Orders some of best cider returned (6)
I believe the answer is:
edicts
'orders' is the definition.
(I know this)
'some of best cider returned' is the wordplay.
'some of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'returned' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'stcide' can be found hidden inside 'best cider'.
'stcide' written backwards gives 'EDICTS'.
(Other definitions for edicts that I've seen before include "Commands" , "Orders proclaimed by authorities" , "Official orders issued by authority" , "'Decrees, fiats (6)'" , "Proclamation" .)