Coal Region Boilo
Description
Boilo is a warm mulled alcoholic Yuletide drink that's been served in the coal regions of Pennsylvania for over a hundred years. It will cure what ails you!
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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4 1/2 pounds clover honey
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4 oranges, quartered
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3 lemons, quartered
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1 cup raisins
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6 cinnamon sticks
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1 teaspoon caraway seeds
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1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries
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1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
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1/2 gallon 190 proof grain alcohol
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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
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
Slowly pour the grain alcohol into the honey mixture, and stir to combine.
5
Pour into bottles, and cap; refrigerate until use. Serve gently warmed in shot glasses.