INGREDIENTS
THYME SYRUP:
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⅓ cup sugar
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8 sprigs thyme
COCKTAIL:
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2 cups sweet apple cider
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1½ cups dark rum
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¾ cup fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon Angostura bitters
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Club soda
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8 sprigs thyme
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8 lime slices
INSTRUCTIONS
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Bring sugar and ⅓ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, add thyme sprigs, and cover. Let stand 10 minutes, then strain into a small jar. Let cool. Syrup can be made 1 month ahead — Cover and chill.
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Mix thyme syrup, cider, rum, lime juice, and bitters in a pitcher. Divide among rocks glasses filled with ice; top off with club soda. Garnish with thyme sprigs and lime slices.
DO AHEAD: Thyme syrup, cider, rum, lime juice, and bitters can be mixed 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
| Adapted from Alison Roman/Bon Appetit