Deutsch Mai Bowle (Strawberries in May Wine Bowl) a German Tradi

• Ready In: 6 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  dried  woodruff (also known as "Waldmeister")
• 1  cup boiling water
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar
• 1  cup cognac
• 4  quarts  moselle wine or 4  quarts  rhine wine
•  crushed  ice
• 2  quarts  chilled  champagne or 2  quarts  club soda
• 1  cup fresh strawberries, washed and hulled

Directions

1. Place dried herbs in small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand 1 hour; strain. Place 3 tablespoons in punch bowl. Stir in sugar, cognac, and wine; add ice.
2. Just before serving, pour in champagne or soda and float strawberries in the bowl.