Coal Region Boilo

Coal Region Boilo

This 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.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, mix the water with honey, and stir to combine. Stir in the orange and lemon quarters, raisins, cinnamon sticks, caraway seeds, allspice berries, and cloves, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain the 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. Pour into bottles, and cap; refrigerate until use. Serve gently warmed in shot glasses.
Coal Region Boilo
Coal Region Boilo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ teaspoon whole allspice berries
  • 4 ½ pounds clover honey
  • 4 oranges, quartered
  • 3 lemons, quartered
  • ½ gallon 190 proof grain alcohol

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