Coal Region Boilo

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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.

Prep
26 min
Cook
76 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard

Ingredients

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.

Nutrition per serving

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