Title: Wine of Spice and Surprise (Conditum Paradoxum)
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 6 Servings
| 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.