People of Germany: Maibowle party at an equestrian event in Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rheinland-Pfalz, Southwestern Germany. Maibowle aka Maitrank, Maiwein or Waldmeisterbowle, is the name of a German beverage that uses wine as a base. It’s served in spring, traditionally on the May Day holiday on May 1 - today. As usual, there are different versions but, traditionally, the base is made by steeping the fragrant herb woodruff (Galium odoratum, known in Germany as Waldmeister) that grows in the forests of Northern Europe in a white wine. This version of the drink is green. There also is a red version, as seen above, which might use raspberry syrup or strawberries. Ingredients such as brandy, sparkling wine or carbonated water and sugar may be added to flavour the drink and create a punch - hence the name Maibowle. Since strawberries are in season at this time of year, they’re often floated in the drink. The town of Arlon in Belgium has a similar specialty drink. Prost. :)🥂