Grains of paradise, cubebs and long pepper are very difficult spices to find, so here is a modern hypocras recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 quills cinnamon
• 1 level tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 level tablespoon finely chopped galangal
• 1 level teaspoon freshly and roughly ground cardamom
• 1 level teaspoon grated mace
• 1 level teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 6 ounces sugar
• 3 bottles plain red wine
• 2 wine glasses brandy

Directions