Ingredients: 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 Directions:Pour the wine, honey, pepper, saffron, mastic (optional), and bay leaves into a large jar which has a tight fitting lid. Stir well. Mash the dates with your fingers, and add to the wine mixture. Seal and refrigerate for 1 day. Pour the punch into a punch bowl, and serve in individual glasses, cups, or goblets. |