Coal Region Boilo

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 687 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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. 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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