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Subject: Re: Boilo
From: Kent Garber
Posted: Tue May 7. 2002, 23:35 UTC
Followup to: "lithuanian moonshine"  by molson ice lover  (Tue May 7. 2002, 23:10 UTC)
Cannot find "vinotoss of boilo" but found a Lithuanian recipe called Boilo.  
Make sure "vinotoss" is the correct spelling.

http://www.coalregion.com/Recipes/boilo.htm

Boilo  -  Traditional Yuletide drink of the Coal Region 

1 bottle whiskey (any relatively cheap, blended whiskey will do) 
Several oranges. Quantity depends on how much you wish to make. Use at least 
4. 
Same number of lemons 
1/4 cup raisins 
2 tablespoons sugar 
2 cups of honey 
2 cinnamon sticks 


Boilo is traditionally made during the Christmas and New Year's holiday. It's 
great on those cold winter nights. Beware, this can knock you for a loop! 
Cheers! 

Peel the oranges and lemons and cut into quarters. Squeeze the fruit into a 
pot, then throw in the remaining fruit pulp. Add some water (some people use 
ginger ale). Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the whiskey. Cook everything 
at a slow simmer, stirring constantly. This will take about 15-20 minutes. If 
necessary, add orange juice and a bit more water. The color should be a 
yellow-orange. Don't overcook; the name is misleading. You don't want to boil 
this. Then slowly stir in the whiskey. Be careful - this can catch fire if 
splashed on the stove. Keep adding whiskey to taste. It's not uncommon to use 
the whole bottle. Simmer for just a few more minutes once the whiskey is 
added. 

Strain and serve hot in shot glasses (a regular glass may crack). Drink in 
sips. Individual servings can warmed later in a microwave. 

Boilo can also be made in a crock pot. This is a bit easier than on the stove, 
though it takes longer. 

Everyone's recipe uses pretty much the same ingredients, but the quantities on 
each vary greatly. You'll have to experiment to find what suits your taste. 
See also a traditional Lithuanian recipe:

http://www.lithuanianglobal.org/recipes/honey.html

http://www.cin.org/archives/cinkitch/199905/0000.html#boilo


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