Here is a scrumptious recipe for what we call Goddess Wine, more commonly referred to as May Wine because it is consumed to celebrate the beginning of Spring in Europe. The practice dates back to ancient Germanic pagan customs. Even though it is usually consumed in May, mixing a batch of this up on October 11th would be a wonderful way to celebrate the Roman Goddess of Wine, Meditrina.
1 Bottle of Dry White Wine
1 Bottle of Sparking White Wine or Champagne
1 Lemon
1/2 Cup Strawberries
1/2 Cup (dried) Sweet Woodruff
A few sprigs of Lavender and/or Lemon Balm.
Place Sweet Woodruff in the bottle of dry white wine, re-cork and allow to steep overnight. The next day, strain out the sweet woodruff so that only the wine infused with Sweet Woodruff remains. Pour into punch bowl or large carafe. Pour in chilled sparking white/wine or champagne. Squeeze the juice of the lemon and stir. Garnish with strawberries. Add a few sprigs of Lavender and/or Lemon Balm and crushed ice if desired.
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