Wine Of Spice And Surprise (conditum Paradoxum)

Categories: beverages

Servings: 6

      2    Bottles red wine                  1/2 ts Pounded mastic (optional)
    3/4 c  Honey                               2    Bay leaves
      1 ts Ground pepper                       4    Pitted dates
    1/4 ts 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. Seal and refrigerate for 1 day. 3) Pour the punch into a punch bowl, and serve in individual glasses, cups, or goblets.

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