Deutsch Mai Bowle Strawberries In May Wine Bowl A German Tradi Food

May Wine is an old, traditional beverage that originated in Germany and is consumed throughout Europe. Infusing white wine with Sweet Woodruff gives this libation an herbal flavor with green notes that are refreshing and pleasant. Often served on May Day and at spring and early-summer weddings, this beverage is perfect for sharing with friends and family during dinner parties, backyard barbeques, picnics, and at other get-togethers. May Wine was historically brewed during the May and June months when Sweet Woodruff is in flower, but there is no need to restrict consumption to these months. This light and refreshing herbal infused beverage is a perfect treat that can be enjoyed throughout the year! Not only does May Wine taste delectable, but Sweet Woodruff has a long history of herbal and medicinal use. It has been used throughout the ages to treat ailments including liver problems and jaundice. During the Middle Ages, Sweet Woodruff was widely applied as a poultice for wounds and cuts and taken internally for digestive and liver problems. In modern day herbalism, infusions of Sweet Woodruff are used for diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects and to ease stomach aches. This is a classic recipe for May Wine, but feel free to adjust it to your liking. I am already envisioning Chamomile flowers, Rose petals, and Lemon Balm incorporated into future batches! Simply follow the recipe but substitute the herb(s) of your choice for Sweet Woodruff, and make allowances for herbs that are especially flavorful - like Lavender flowers. A note of caution: Sweet Woodruff may produce headaches and other toxic effects if high doses are consumed or if it is used long-term. Info taken from Mountain Rose Herbs. Note: You can easily increase the yield by adding an additional bottle of wine for 16 servings, or double the amounts (use two bottles each of wine and champagne) for 24 servings. For an alcohol-free version substitute white grape juice or apple juice for the wine, and sparkling water for the champagne. If you can't source fresh Sweet Woodruff, use 1/2 cup of dried Sweet Woodruff which you can purchase online. -Or-, use a spoonful per drink (to taste) of Waldmeister Syrup which can be purchased at germandeli.com. Enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 1 Punch Bowl, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.2

Germans often serve a delicious Bowle at summer parties. There are many, many variations on a bowle, here is but one variation I found in a special summer issue of Kreativ Kuche magazine. I have translated this directly from the German. I recommend trying a German Riesling with this, but any white wine you prefer will do just as nicely. When serving Bowle, your German host usually will provide small picks along with your punch glass - the picks are for stabbing the wine soaked berries floating in your glass so you can eat them. The berries are, in my opinion, the best part! Plan to start this just a few hours before your guests arrive as this does not keep.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 3h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Make and share this Deutsch Mai Bowle (Strawberries in May Wine Bowl) a German Tradi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 17.1, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 43.3, Protein 0.8

May marks the beginning of Bowle season in Germany, and is heralded in with a holiday (May Day). During May, and throughout the summer, you will start to see Bowle served in the restaurants and at fairs. Bowle is a strong wine & fruit punch that comes in many varieties. Use the best quality wines you can afford (as long as you think they taste good is all that matters - not the price tag). In Germany, you can buy Bowle sets - decorative glass pitchers or punch bowls with small cups and picks (the picks are for spearing the fruit). Watch out - this punch packs a wallop - and the fruit is always the best part. Plan ahead - the sugared fruit needs to macerate overnight in the fridge. The serving size is really a guess.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time P1DT1m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 15.5, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.9, Protein 0.6