MAY WINE PUNCH MY VERSION
May wine, of German origin, is Maibowle (May-bowl) made with Rhine wine or other light, dry, white wines, Sweet woodruff is thought of as a tonic, with significant diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects. Its coumarin and flavonoid constituents make sweet woodruff helpful for varicose veins. Sweet woodruff has been used as an antispasmodic, and it is given to children and adults for insomnia. Known as an aromatic ingredient in May wine, making sweet woodruff an ingredient in this punch. Modern herbalists recommend sweet woodruff as a laxative and as an antiarthritic. Sweet woodruff is mainly grown today as a ground cover liking shady areas. This has an extra touch from Lavender. May Wine Topic http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?p=4543721
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 10m
Yield 1 punch bowl, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large punch bowl, combine sweet woodruff, lavender sugar, and 1 bottle of wine. Cover, and steep for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover, stir the mixture, remove the woodruff, and pour the wine over ice in a punch bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and serve as soon as thoroughly chilled.
- Easy Lavender sugar:.
- Place 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers and 1 cup sugar in a blender and blend till combined and buds are fine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 0.1
MAY WINE
A nice drink for late spring or summer.
Provided by KB
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Drinks
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the wine into a pitcher or wine carafe. Add strawberries and woodruff leaves; let stand for at least 1 hour. Strain out the berries and leaves, then stir in lemon juice. Serve chilled and garnish with strawberry halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 9.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
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