Wine Of Spice And Surprise

2 Bottles red wine

3/4 c Honey

1 ts Ground pepper

1/4 ts Saffron

1/2 ts Pounded mastic (optional)

2 Bay leaves

4 Pitted dates

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.