Best May Wine Punch My Version Recipes
MAY WINE PUNCH WITH SWEET WOODRUFF (MAI BOWLE)
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
Steps:
- Place sprigs of fresh sweet woodruff into the white wine. Cover and let steep at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Pour the wine over ice into a punch bowl; discard the woodruff.
- Add the sugar, brandy, champagne, strawberries and orange slices, stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with additional fresh sweet woodruff and float fresh edible flowers such as Johnny jump-ups and violets in the punch bowl, as desired.
- Serve the punch thoroughly chilled, in wine glasses or champagne flutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.2
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
RED WINE PUNCH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Try this grown-up take on fruit punch: Combine 1 bottle red wine, 6 ounces brandy, 6 ounces raspberry or orange liqueur and the juice of 2 lemons in a large pitcher and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve over ice and garnish with raspberries and orange slices.
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