Coal Region Boilo
Total Time
1h 42m
26m prep ยท 76m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
โ€”
Difficulty
Hard
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Boilo is a special Yuletide drink has been enjoyed by natives of the Pennsylvania coal region for over a century! Use raisins or dried currants; use 1/2 gallon of your choice of high-proof whiskey if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4.5 pounds clover honey
  • 4 oranges , quartered
  • 3 lemons , quartered
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 6 cinnamons sticks
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoons whole allspice berries
  • 0.5 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 0.5 gallons 190 proof grain alcohol

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Pour water and honey into a large pot over medium heat; stir to combine. Stir in orange and lemon quarters, raisins, cinnamon sticks, caraway seeds, allspice berries, and cloves; bring mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain liquid into a large pot. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Slowly pour the grain alcohol into the honey mixture, and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Pour into bottles, and cap; refrigerate until use. Serve gently warmed in shot glasses.

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