VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Erdbeer Bowle (Strawberry Wine Punch)
1 Servings
1/2 pt strawberries,stemless,
1 rinsed,cut in half
1 T granulated sugar
1/2 bottle german riesling,well
1 chilled
1 T brandy (preferably alsbach
1 uralt)
1/2 bottle german sekt well
1 chilled
Bowle is a classic German party wine punch. During the month of May
throughout Germany, bowle is served flavored with fresh woodruff
(Waldmeister), a sweet scented herb with white flowers, which grows
especially well in wooded and shady areas away from hot climates and
sunshine. Later, during strawberry season, bowle is made with
strawberries which grow abundantly everywhere. As German summer
season progresses, bowle is prepared with other fruits like sweet
imported peaches, chunks of juicy watermelon, pieces of bright orange
cantaloupe, or plump raspberries.
Place the strawberries in a large covered glass jar (a sun tea jar will
be fine), sprinkle them with sugar and drizzle them with the
brandy. Set them aside to marinate for two hours to allow the sugar
to draw out the juice from the berries. Add white wine, stir, and set
aside for two additional hours. When ready to serve, pour in serving
punch bowl. Add Sekt and serve chilled in wide champagne type
glasses, making sure to distribute strawberries with the wine.
serves 4