This is how a tradition is born. First a seemingly innocuous cocktail article. Then edition one. Then fun. And here we go down the slippery slope to BOILO.
Step 0. Gather ingredients.
What is that fancy ass ginger beer doing in there? And mace from Grenada?! Yeesh.
Step 1. Combine and boil down for 30 minutes or so.
Step 2. What are we missing?
Step 3. Eureka.
Step 4. Let the BOILO steep overnight (or 5 hours, whichever is longer)
Now we are ready for the solstice! Yes we are.