Maibowle Recipe

• 3 lb fresh Strawberries
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 3 tsp Cinnamon (powdered)
• 1 bottle (750 ml) Dry White Wine (preferably white burgundy)
• 3 bottles Chilled Champagne (brut or extra-dry)

• Wash the strawberries well and slice them.
• Place the strawberries in a large bowl and add sugar, cinnamon and white wine. Stir well.
• Leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight, to allow the contents to mix well.
• Remove the mixture 15 minutes before serving and transfer to a large pitcher.
• Fill with champagne and put the pitcher into the refrigerator, for 10 minutes.
• Pour the drink in wide, flat glasses and serve with a bit of fruit in each glass.