Mulled Spiced Cider Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.