Wine of Spice and Surprise Recipes

2 bottles red wine
1/2 teaspoon pounded mastic (optional)
3/4 cup honey
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground pepper
4 pitted dates
1/4 teaspoon saffron

1. Pour the wine, honey, pepper, saffron, mastic (optional), and bay leaves into a large jar which has a tight fitting lid. Stir well.

2. Mash the dates with your fingers, and add to the wine mixture.

3. Seal and refrigerate for 1 day.

4. Pour the punch into a punch bowl, and serve in individual glasses, cups, or goblets.

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