2 lg. bunches of fresh woodruff or 1 c. of dried woodruff
1/2 c. superfine (or bar) sugar
2 bottles of sparkling Moselle wine
1 qt. fresh strawberries (optional)

This wine cup is traditionally made in May when fresh woodruff is at its best before it comes into the flower. The herb gives a pleasantly aromatic flavor to the wine.

Tie the woodruff with string, place it in a punch bowl and sprinkle over the sugar. Pour over 1 bottle of the wine. Cover and stand for 1/2-1 hour or until the wine is flavored to your taste.

Lift out the fresh woodruff or remove the dried woodruff with a slotted spoon. Add the strawberries if using and chill thoroughly. Just before serving add the remaining bottle of wine.