Mulled Spiced Cider Punch
["4 qt. bottled cider", "2 c. orange juice", "6 Tbsp. brown sugar", "3/4 tsp. bitters", "2 tsp. whole cloves", "6 cinnamon sticks", "2 tsp. whole allspice", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "6 pt. lime sherbet", "8 thin orange slices"]
["Combine the first 8 ingredients.", "Simmer for 30 minutes. Refrigerate.", "Make 32 balls from sherbet; place in freezer on cookie sheet.", "Strain cider mixture when ready to serve; reheat. Add orange slices.", "Serve over sherbet in punch cups or clear glasses."]
["bottled cider", "orange juice", "brown sugar", "bitters", "whole cloves", "cinnamon sticks", "whole allspice", "nutmeg", "lime sherbet"]