German Erdbeer Bowle (Strawberry Wine Punch)

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   2-3 hours before your guests arrive, wash the strawberries,drain well and pat dry.

2. 2

   Halve the berries, then place them in the bottom of large punch bowl or glass pitcher.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the powdered sugar over them.

4. 4

   Rinse the lemon balm leaves and shake them dry.

5. 5

   Pluck the leaves from their stems and add them to the berries.

6. 6

   Pour one bottle of wine over the berry mixture, cover, and cool in the fridge.

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   When the guests have arrived, add the remaining wine and the champagne.

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   Lemon balm is an herb in the mint family common in Europe; if unavailable then use a vegetable peeler to cut about 5-6 long narrow curls of lemon rind in place of the balm (remove before serving).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.