Since it's almost the weekend ...

let's have a drink! How about one with rum?

Cider Rum Punch

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dark rum
• 3 ounces lemon juice
• 4 ounces thyme simple syrup
• 12 ounces apple cider
• 4 ounces water
• 4 ounces club soda
• 8 dashed of Angostura Bitters
• sprigs of thyme, garnish
• apple wheels, garnish

Prep:

1. To make thyme simple syrup, combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups of water and 6 thyme sprigs in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring up to a boil and reduce to simmer, until the sugar has fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place the syrup in the fridge to cool.
2. Place all the ingredients in a large picture or carafe with ice and stir.
3. Fill your glasses with crushed ice and fill. Place a sprig of thyme inside and put an apple wheel on the rim.
4. Enjoy - perfect for "back to school" ;-) 

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