Erdbeerbowle (Sparkling strawberry punch)
No ALCOHOL Option
Erdbeerbowle is a popular summer German drink typically made with fresh strawberries, white wine and sparkling water. It’s easy to skip the alcohol and make a fruity punch that’s even suitable for kids. Colourful and refreshing, it’s a great option to serve up in a pitcher (or even a big bowl) for your party!
WE MADE THIS!
Erdbeerbowle has been enjoyed in Germany for centuries, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Over time, the recipe has evolved to include additions like sugar, other fruits, and even spirits like rum or brandy.
The great thing about these punches is most things go. Some recipes use one bottle of wine, others a combination of dry and sparkling, or even red and white. The alcohol free options are endless too, with lemon & lime soda, sparkling water or grape juice all great alternatives.
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We liked the addition of elderflower syrup in this recipe for the extra sweetness so used this as our base!
ingredients
- 300g strawberries
- 50ml elderflower syrup
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 1 bottle sparkling white wine
- 1 bunch fresh mint
TO SERVE
- Pitcher
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves
- Lemon slices
SUBSTITUTIONS
You could use a non-alcoholic wine, but we enjoyed this with 750ml sparkling water and an extra 20ml elderflower syrup.
METHOD
1.
Slice the strawberries and place into a large pitcher with the mint. Add the lemon juice and elderflower syrup. Stir, then leave for an hour.
2.
Pour in the wine and leave in the fridge for an hour.
3.
Put a couple of ice cubes in each glass, add a lemon slice, then pour the punch in. Enjoy!
MORE LINKS
www.esterkocht.com
This non-alcoholic version uses lemon & lime soda for extra fizz!
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You can also cover the strawberries with sugar to sweeten and develop a lovely strawberry juice. This recipe needs at least 4 hours, so plan accordingly.