Boilo is an alcohol mulled drink that has been served hot in the coal regions of Pennsylvania (particularly Schuylkill county) for over a hundred years. It is a Yuletide drink that has many variations. Mud and Maker shares a recipe with us.
Cranberry Apple Boilo Recipe
from Mud and Maker
4 Granny Smith apples, sliced
4 oranges, sliced
4 lemons, sliced
1 bag fresh cranberries
8 cinnamon sticks
1/2 c. Mulling spices
1/2 c. Local Honey
32 oz. 100% cranberry Juice
32 oz. fresh apple cider
3 c. 4 Queens Whiskey
2 c. Everclear
Put all ingredients in a slow cooker on high for four hours until fruit is soft, strain and serve warm. Traditionally served as a shot, but may be adjusted to any flavor or strength to meet each family's preference.
Boilo, created by Lithuanian and Polish immigrants is like the honey liquors know as krupnikas.