May Wine Punch With Sweet Woodruff (Mai Bowle)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Refreshing May Wine Punch recipe with sweet woodruff and champagne
in Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour chilling time

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 small bunch fresh sweet woodruff
4 tablespoons superfine sugar , to taste ( or honey )
1 bottle white wine ( such as German Rhine wine , Riesling , or Moselle )
4 tablespoons brandy ( preferably Asbach Uralt ) ( optional )
1 bottle champagne , well chilled ( pink or white , or German Sekt )
1 cup fresh strawberries ( wild alpine strawberries would be ideal )
fresh orange slice , to garnish
fresh sweet woodruff , to garnish
fresh edible flower , optional to garnish ( such as Johnny jump-ups and violets )
ice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
163
Sugar
10g
Fat
0g
May Wine Punch, also known as Mai Bowle in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, is a traditional beverage served in spring and early summer to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and blooming flowers. It originated in medieval times as a way to honor the pagan goddess Maia, whose festival was held on May 1st. The punch is made with sweet woodruff, a fragrant herb that grows in Europe and Asia, and is known for its sweet smell and taste. The herb is often used in sweets and drinks, and has been described as having a vanilla-like flavor with hints of almond and hay.

Instructions

1.Wash the sweet woodruff under cold water, pat dry with a towel, and crush it lightly. Place it in a large glass bowl, along with the sugar or honey and white wine.
2.Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
3.Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a punch bowl. Add the brandy, if using, and the strawberries.
4.Slowly pour in the champagne or German Sekt, stirring gently to combine.
5.Add ice and orange slices, and garnish with sweet woodruff and edible flowers, if desired.

PROS

May Wine Punch is a refreshing and delicious drink for spring and summer celebrations.
It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients.

The sweet woodruff adds a unique flavor and aroma to the punch, while the strawberries and champagne make it fruity and bubbly.

CONS

This punch recipe contains alcohol and sugar, which should be consumed in moderation.
Some people may also be allergic to sweet woodruff, so it should be used with caution.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While May Wine Punch is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. The strawberries in this recipe are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which support immune function and may prevent chronic diseases.
Sweet woodruff has traditionally been used in herbal medicine to treat digestive and respiratory issues, and to improve sleep.

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