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.