Coal Region Boilo

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.