In the spirit of Beltane, I wanted to post this recipe that a fellow Wiccan co-worker gave to me for May Wine.
Cheap German Wine is perfect for May Wine Recipe In Europe and colonial days, May Wine was a traditional popular drink served in spring and early summer when the Sweet Woodruff is fresh and in full bloom and was traditionally served in Germany on May 1.
Simply Gather Sweet Woodruff (make sure it is SWEET WOODRUFF) and allow to dry. This concentrates cumarin (vanilla) which gives its fragrance and flavor. You can cheat and dry it in the microwave.
Using an inexpensive bottle of German Riesling wine or other light white wine, steep the sweet woodruff in the wine overnight. Strain out the woodruff, add 1/3 cup of sugar, and shake to dissolve the sugar and chill.
When ready to serve, add one bottle of sparkling water, wine or champagne to the mixture. The May Wine is often served with strawberries or other fruit.
NOTE: The FDA has rate unsafe in foodstuffs (except wine) due to compounds closely related to blood thinners.
