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.
