Bowle

Wine · Glass punch bowl

A German summer-garden tradition — crisp white wine or Sekt poured over macerated summer strawberries or peaches with a splash of cognac. Served in a glass bowl so the fruit is visible.

GlassGlass punch bowl
GarnishNone
ABV12%
Categorybatched
Flavorfruity, batched, german, summer

Ingredients

  • Dry German Riesling1 bottle
  • Sekt1 bottle
  • Cognac3 oz
  • Fresh Strawberries (halved)2 cups
  • Sugar3 tbsp
  • Mint Sprigs1 bunch
  • Large Ice Block1 piece

Method

  1. Macerate fruit with sugar and cognac 2+ hours
  2. Transfer fruit and juices to large glass bowl
  3. Pour cold white wine over
  4. Add ice block and top with Sekt
  5. Ladle fruit into each wine glass; yields 8 servings

Pro Tips

  • Strawberries should macerate with sugar for at least 2 hours — this draws out their juice into syrup.
  • Use a dry Riesling or Grüner Veltliner; Chardonnay is too heavy.
  • Add the Sekt only when guests arrive — flat Bowle is sad.