Wine of spice and surprise

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
2		Bottles red wine
¾	cup	Honey
1	teaspoon	Ground pepper
¼	teaspoon	Saffron
½	teaspoon	Pounded mastic (optional)
2		Bay leaves
4		Pitted dates

Directions

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. Seal and refrigerate for 1 day. 3) Pour the punch into a punch bowl, and serve in individual glasses, cups, or goblets.