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.

Submitted by StacieGo
Updated on December 13, 2024
Mason jars filled with amber boilo alongside small glasses.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
18
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 4 cups water

  • 4 ½ pounds clover honey

  • 4 oranges, quartered

  • 3 lemons, quartered

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 6 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

  • ½ teaspoon whole allspice berries

  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves

  • ½ gallon 190 proof grain alcohol

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Boilo ingredients including citrus, spices, and honey on marble.

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  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.

    Oranges and spices simmering in a pot for boilo preparation.

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  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.

    Rich amber liquid in a pot after simmering boilo ingredients.

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

    Water being poured into a pot of boilo mixture.

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

    Boilo being funneled into a glass bottle from the pot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

687 Calories
0g Fat
103g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 103g 38%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 99g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 162mg 3%

* 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.