Modern Conditum Paradoxum

A contemporary take on the ancient Roman spiced wine, conditum paradoxum, featuring traditional flavors with modern mixology techniques.

Modern Conditum Paradoxum
Prep:PT10M
Cook:PT30M
Total:PT2H40M
Serves:6 servings

🥄Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750ml) of red wine (preferably a full-bodied variety like Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

📝Instructions

  1. 1In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, honey, peppercorns, bay leaves, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  2. 2Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey is fully dissolved and the spices have infused the wine, about 30 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
  3. 3Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  4. 4Strain the wine through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle or pitcher, discarding the solids.
  5. 5Chill the conditum paradoxum in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. 6Serve the spiced wine chilled, garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, if desired.