BOILO RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the oranges and lemons into quarters. Squeeze the quarters to release the juices into a crock pot or large pot on the stove, and then throw the fruit (peel and all) in as well. Add the liquid of your choice and remaining ingredients EXCEPT the whiskey.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and then lower heat and let simmer for four hours.
• Strain the fruit and mulling spices from the rest of the liquid. 
• Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before adding the moonshine and whiskey of your choice.
• Transfer boilo to mason jars and store in a cool, dry place.
• Boilo can be served warm or cold, depending on preference.

Steps:

• Cut the whole oranges and lemons into quarters. Squeeze the pieces to release the juice then add the unpeeled squeezed fruit to the pot. Add the ginger ale, orange juice, or water to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot EXCEPT the whiskey.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat and slowly simmer, stirring frequently, for about 20 - 25 minutes.
• Once the fruit is softened and mushed from cooking, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids and spices. (If strainer is not fine enough to catch spices, use a regular colander lined with several layers of cheesecloth.) Press the pieces of fruit using the back of a spoon in the strainer to remove all the liquid. Discard the remains of the fruit/spices.
• Allow the mixture to cool slightly (adding alcohol to very hot or boiling liquid will cook off some alcohol thereby defeating the entire purpose of boilo; so, don't boil your boilo!!) Away from heat, add the bottle of whiskey. Stir to blend.
• Serve boilo warm in shot glasses. Individual servings can be lightly re-warmed in a microwave if not serving immediately.
• Refrigerate left overs or store in a cool place in a closed container (canning jars are popular).