Surprise your summer guests with a German favorite—a fruit Bowle (pronounced Bo-la) made with German wine. Bowles have been popular for centuries in Germany. They are refreshing punches that can be partly prepared before your guests arrive.
There are literally dozens of varieties combining firm, ripe fruits with white German wines, which because of their fruity character, complement the fruit you select. Things to remember when preparing a Bowle include using only chilled wines, never mashing the fruit, and adding ice to a larger bowl of chilled water in which you then put the container with the fruit Bowle itself. Never dilute the punch by adding ice cubes to it.
