Winter warming beverage

[BrianGSDTexoma]

No ice, no soda pop, take your pick, it all goes well with meat. RAY

That Macallan 12 is pure gold.

I was going to go get a bottle of that Balvenie but now going for the Macallan. It even in stock at our local place. Thanks

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I just head down to the " Sand Bar

Wow. I have to plan a trip to Canada next summer.

Sure thing.

Looking at your recipes. Looks like I need to add some more things to my list!

 

[DRKsmoking]

Sure thing. Traditionally it’s made with 4 Queens whiskey but it isn’t widely available outside of my area, but any blended whiskey will work. There’s endless variations on how to make it, here’s how I make it.

BOILO
1 750mL bottle 4 Queen’s (or any blended whiskey)
3 Oranges and 3 Lemons peeled (skin and pith makes it bitter)
2 cups Honey
2 Cinnamon sticks
3T Raisins (I use two of those little snack boxes)
1tsp Caraway seeds
1tsp Allspice berries
10 cloves
1 liter ginger ale (I prefer cranberry)

Squeeze fruit into a pot and add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the alcohol. Heat to a near boil, reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes.
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Strain and let cool a bit before adding the whiskey. Alcohol will burn off if you add it while it’s too hot. I temp it with a probe and add when mixture is 172F.

Mix well and bottle. I strain it again with a fine mesh strainer over a funnel while bottling. Serve warm.

The glass bottle pictured in the earlier post is a 1/2 gallon, so it makes about that much.

Thanks Ray , I will see if I can get this done in the next couple days
Sounds real good

David

 

[DRKsmoking]

Wow. I have to plan a trip to Canada next summer.

Doors always open up here in Canada. And always room at the dining table and the "Sand Bar "

I actually made the top of the bar with sand and filled it in with poured epoxy.
There is always a game going on at Mona's Pool Table also.

David

 

[SmokinEdge]

Sure thing. Traditionally it’s made with 4 Queens whiskey but it isn’t widely available outside of my area, but any blended whiskey will work. There’s endless variations on how to make it, here’s how I make it.

BOILO
1 750mL bottle 4 Queen’s (or any blended whiskey)
3 Oranges and 3 Lemons peeled (skin and pith makes it bitter)
2 cups Honey
2 Cinnamon sticks
3T Raisins (I use two of those little snack boxes)
1tsp Caraway seeds
1tsp Allspice berries
10 cloves
1 liter ginger ale (I prefer cranberry)

Squeeze fruit into a pot and add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the alcohol. Heat to a near boil, reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes.
View attachment 519473
Strain and let cool a bit before adding the whiskey. Alcohol will burn off if you add it while it’s too hot. I temp it with a probe and add when mixture is 172F.

Mix well and bottle. I strain it again with a fine mesh strainer over a funnel while bottling. Serve warm.

The glass bottle pictured in the earlier post is a 1/2 gallon, so it makes about that much.

Crown Rye would be good with this. Thanks for posting the recipe Ray. Merry Christmas.

 

[chopsaw]

I make boilo every year around the holidays,

Might be a stupid question , but can it be stored on the shelf ? I'm thinking yes .

always room at the dining table and the "Sand Bar "

Looks great , but you need some corner bead and a taper .

 

[bigfurmn]

Doors always open up here in Canada. And always room at the dining table and the "Sand Bar "

I actually made the top of the bar with sand and filled it in with poured epoxy.
There is always a game going on at Mona's Pool Table also.

David

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That is a very nice set up. The bar top is awesome.

 

[redneck5236]

Captain Morgan’s and hot apple cider

 

[xray]

Thanks Ray , I will see if I can get this done in the next couple days
Sounds real good

David

That's a sweet set up with the tiki bar and pool table, it looks like a great place to just kick back.

Crown Rye would be good with this. Thanks for posting the recipe Ray. Merry Christmas.

It sounds like it would be. A homesick friend that lives in Denver now has made it with bourbon also, said it comes out good that way. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

Might be a stupid question , but can it be stored on the shelf ? I'm thinking yes .

Looks great , but you need some corner bead and a taper .

It can be stored on the shelf, a lot of people just refill the liquor bottle that they emptied and leave it on the counter....I keep mine in the fridge though, but if you do it becomes a little bit thicker/syrupy because of the fruit and honey. Once you heat it, it's a normal consistency. Also if you use a 2L bottle of ginger ale it won't become as thick when in the refrigerator...but I just like to use a liter bottle because it gives it more of a kick. You could also sub the ginger ale for water or juice.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Looks great , but you need some corner bead and a taper .

Thanks Rich, did Mona call you . She keeps pointing that out also. lol
Seems I never find time to do everything here . Plus the list never ends

David

 

[DRKsmoking]

That is a very nice set up. The bar top is awesome.

Had to pour in to parts , the sand tried to float . So a very thin layer with the sand , than fill to the bar top edge with second pour.

 

[DRKsmoking]

That's a sweet set up with the tiki bar and pool table, it looks like a great place to just kick back.

It is Ray, got the big screen at the other end, or trying to beat Mona at pool

Sorry N Nefarious , did not mean to hijack this , I will get back on track.

Love RUM

David

 

[chopsaw]

Lol no . I did that for a living . Can't help but notice those things .

 

[DRKsmoking]

Lol no . I did that for a living . Can't help but notice those things .

Me also, it's a boxed in post holding up my glue lam beam to the original beam, Had to open to run more power to area , best way open it up

 

[Fueling Around]

N Nefarious
You started a great thread.
I managed to resurrect my Hot Buttered Rum batter recipe to share for everyone.

This is so much better than any of the store purchased we have tried

1# powdered sugar or ~3-1/2 cups
1# light brown sugar or ~2-1/4 cups firm packed
1 quart vanilla ice cream (don't go too cheap) and very soft
3/4# butter
1 tsp nutmeg
1 Tbl cinnamon (I go a bit less)

Mix sugars and spices completely.
Cut in cool (not cold) butter and mix well to crumbles.
Add ice cream and mix well. I use the Kitchen Aid for the final step.
Store in freezer until ready to use

Start with 1 shot rum, heaping tablespoon of rum batter, and hot water to fill an 8 ounce mug.

 

[Nefarious]

N Nefarious
You started a great thread.

Thanks, it has been a great read. My only intention was to get some ideas for how to warm my cockles as I was outside smoking in colder.then usual weather. Being a newbie I can't just turn it on and come back every half hour.

 

[xray]

Thanks, it has been a great read. My only intention was to get some ideas for how to warm my cockles as I was outside smoking in colder.then usual weather. Being a newbie I can't just turn it on and come back every half hour.

It definitely has been a great read with some really good ideas. I think there’s enough stuff here for you to hibernate the entire winter.

 

[chopsaw]

my Hot Buttered Rum batter

I bet that's good !

 

[PolishDeli]

Grzaniec

It is a traditional Polish hot spiced beer.
I was actually going to do a post about at some point.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

No ice, no soda pop, take your pick, it all goes well with meat. RAY

That Macallan 12 is pure gold.

I trusting you on this one.