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Ingredients

1 small bunch sweet woodruff or mint leaves
1 teaspoon whole cloves
3 bottles (750 ml) Chateau Grand Traverse Semidry Riesling Wine
2 cups halved strawberries, if desired
Ice Cubes
Spring flowers (violets, daisies, etc.)

Directions

Place sweet woodruff, or mint leaves and cloves in punch bowl.
Add one bottle of wine; set aside for one hour. Chill remaining wine.
Remove flavorings; pour in remaining two bottles of wine. Stir well. Add strawberries.
Add ice just before serving; float flowers on top of punch.

Makes 25 to 30 servings.

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