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Coal Region Boilo

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"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." — StacieGo

Directions

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.
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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Sep 24, 2011

WoweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeH! Thanks so much for the recipe.

—Oesi

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Dec 10, 2012

I first had Boilo just yesterday at a Lithuanian friend's house, made from his Grandmother's recipe. As I didn't have his, I made this recipe pretty much as written except to adjust the proportions as I had a fifth of grain alcohol and not half a gallon. I also squeezed the citrus fruits and really mashed them into the mixture to release their full flavor. From some other sources, I let the honey mixture simmer for an hour to fully bring out the flavors from all of the ingredients. It is delicious!

—jacdobe

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2 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
686 kcal
34%

Carbohydrates
103.4 g
33%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
9 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Coal Region Boilo

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 686
Calories from Fat: 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 9mg < 1 %
** Potassium 162mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 103.4g 33 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
** Sugars 98.6g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 25 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.