Categories: Beverages 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      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.