Coal Region Boilo

Ingredients

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

Steps

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.