Jägermeister
German herbal bitter liqueur with 56 ingredients, made to be drunk ice-cold. Read on to find out how it tastes, what types there are, how to make a Jägerbomb, and which glass to serve it in.
What is Jägermeister? A herbal bitter liqueur from 1934
Jägermeister, also often spelled Jagermeister, is a German Kräuterlikör. It contains 56 herbs, roots, blossoms and spices. Curt Mast came up with the recipe in 1934 in Wolfenbüttel, and it hasn't changed since. A few of the herbs in Jägermeister are known, such as star anise, ginger, saffron, licorice and citrus peel. The exact blend remains a secret.
First, the herbs are steeped in water and alcohol. Then the liqueur rests for a year in oak barrels. The result is dark brown and 35% ABV. Sweet and herbal, with a bitter core. The stag with the cross on the label is based on the legend of Saint Hubert, the patron saint of hunters.
In brief
What types of Jägermeister are there?
Jägermeister
The original, in the green bottle. Herbal, sweet and bitter all at once, made to be drunk ice-cold as a shot.
Jägermeister Orange
The famous herbal recipe, now with orange and mandarin. Fruitier and fresher. Also delicious with tonic.
Jägermeister 1 liter
The big bottle for a party. It just fits in the freezer and will last you all evening.
Jägermeister magnum
Almost two liters of Jägermeister. Handy if you often have lots of friends over.
Jägermeister minis
Small bottles containing exactly one shot. Easy to take on the go, give as a treat, or pack in a cooler.
Jägermeister with shot glasses
A 70 cl bottle with two Jägermeister shot glasses. Of the whole range, this is the gift you see most often.
Of all the Jägermeister varieties, the classic green bottle straight from the freezer is still our favorite.
Sweet first, then spicy, then bitter
Star anise, licorice & citrus
A cloud of herbs. Anise, licorice, ginger and orange peel, with something dark and syrupy-sweet underneath.
Sweet and syrupy, then spicy
Straight from the freezer, it’s thick and sweet. At room temperature, the herbs and bitterness come through much more strongly.
Bitter and warming
Long and warming, with licorice and that lightly medicinal bitterness you find in every herbal liqueur.
The flavor profile of Jägermeister when served ice-cold. Orange is fruitier and less bitter.
What goes well with Jägermeister? Three ways
According to the manufacturer, Jägermeister should be served at -18 °C, straight from the freezer. It doesn’t freeze. It just gets thick and smooth.
Ice-cold as a shot
Put the bottle in the freezer and pour 2 to 4 cl into a shot glass. Put the shot glasses in there for an hour too, so your shot stays cold longer.
Glass: shot glass →Jägerbomb
Fill a highball glass or tumbler halfway with energy drink. Drop a shot glass of Jägermeister into it and drink it all in one go. Just make sure you use a sturdy glass.
Go to the recipe →Jäger Mule
50 ml of Jägermeister and the juice of half a lime in a mule mug filled with ice, topped up with ginger beer. Spicy and refreshing, and better than you might think.
Glass: mule mug →Shots and cocktails with Jägermeister
Jägerbomb
A shot of Jägermeister dropped into a glass of energy drink. Simple, loud, and world-famous.
Jäger Mule
A Moscow Mule, but with Jägermeister instead of vodka. With lime, ginger beer, and plenty of ice.
Jäger Hot Toddy
Hot water, honey, lemon, and a splash of Jägermeister. Spicy and lovely and warming after a cold day.
All shots
From Kamikaze to B52. All our shot recipes on one page, with the glasses to go with them.The right glass for Jägermeister
For shots, you want a glass with a thick base that can handle the freezer. For a Jägerbomb, use a sturdy highball glass. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Questions about Jägermeister
Can't find your question here? Check out our cocktail recipes or get in touch.
To the cocktail recipes →What percentage alcohol is Jägermeister?
What's in Jägermeister?
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What is a Jägerbomb?
Is Jägermeister a liqueur or a bitter?
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Buy Jägermeister
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