May wine with strawberries and a sprig of woodruff. May wine, also known as Maitrank, Maiwein, Maibowle and Waldmeisterbowle, is an aromatized wine popular in Germany, sometimes made into a punch.May wine is served in the spring, traditionally on the May Day holiday. The base is made by steeping the fragrant creeping herb sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum, sometimes called Asperula odorata ...

2018年5月2日 · In Germany May wine is served to celebrate May Day. May wine punch includes champagne and strawberries, which is tasty, but I prefer a simple infusion to better appreciate the flavor of the herb. What You’ll Need to Make May Wine. 10–12 stems sweet woodruff, 3 …

2010年4月22日 · Directions. Pick the woodruff and rinse in cool water, spread out on a towel to dry. Preheat over to 275 degrees F. Transfer woodruff blossoms to a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for up to 5 minutes, or as soon as the distinctive fragrance becomes noticeable.

2022年4月29日 · On the day before the May wine is to be served, place the woodruff leaves and flowers in a container large enough to hold all the wine, then add the white wine. Cover and chill in the refrigerator. 1 cup sliced strawberries; 1 orange, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 1.5 liters (1 bottle) of extra dry Champagne; Instructions:

2009年5月27日 · May wine, also known as Maitrank, Maiwein, Maibowle and Waldmeisterbowle, is the name of a German beverage that uses aromatized wine as a base. May wine is served in the spring, traditionally on the May Day holiday. Along with May Poles (or Maibaum – May tree) this is all part of the May day celebrations of spring in Germany and the May Wine ...

2024年3月10日 · Maiwein Notes and Variations. If you prefer a sweeter beverage, buy a sweet riesling or stir a little sugar into the Maiwein. Higher alcohol version: If you’d like to pack a bigger punch in your punchbowl, stir in a bit of brandy or cognac.; Lower alcohol version: Use a bottle of sparkling mineral water instead of sparkling wine.; Non-alcoholic Maiwein: Use apple juice and sparkling mineral ...

2012年4月30日 · Beloved for centuries, sweet woodruff is used to concoct May Wine (aka Maiwein) with a young Riesling wine (ideally from the Mosel region of Germany). This wine is often enjoyed on May Day, along with other German traditions such as dancing around giant May Poles decorated with ribbons and flowers. These customs survive still in certain places ...

2023年10月24日 · May wine is not only about the delicate aroma of this seasonal delicacy but also the wonderful combination of flavors that can be achieved when paired with the right foods. The enchanting sweetness of sweet woodruff pairs beautifully with light and fresh ingredients like strawberries, lemon, and cucumber. These complementary food pairings ...

2025年3月7日 · Maibowle, also referred to as May wine, is a charming German wine punch ideal for springtime get-togethers and festivities. This rejuvenating beverage is conventionally crafted with white wine, ripe strawberries, woodruff herb, and a hint of sweetness. It truly embodies the essence of the season and is a fantastic way to embrace the onset of ...

2016年5月1日 · At its most basic, May wine is a light white wine—typically a young Riesling from the previous vintage—that’s flavored with woodruff, AKA sweet woodruff. And the plant is aptly named ...