Sparkling Cider Punch

Ingredients

• 2 quarts apple cider
• 10 whole cloves
• 3 sticks cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup orange juice, chilled
• 5 bottles (7 ounces each) lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled

Instructions

Simmer one quart of cider with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg for about 15 minutes. Cool; remove cloves and cinnamon. Chill remaining quart of cider, then combine with spiced cider and orange juice in a punch bowl. Slowly pour in lemon-lime beverage and add ice. Garnish with orange slices decorated with whole cloves.