How to Drink Jagermeister

Quick ideas for using Jagermeister to make fun mixed drinks

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Last Updated: October 31, 2024 Fact Checked

Jagermeister is a liquor originating from Germany. You're probably already aware of its notorious reputation as a hardcore party drink in the form of a "Jager Bomb," but there are other ways to enjoy the drink as well. From drinking it straight to using it in a number of different cocktail creations, you'll find Jagermeister is more than just a symbol for frat houses.

A Guide to Enjoying Jagermeister

Chill the Jagermeister beforehand before savoring a glass with dinner. Alternatively, you can use it in cocktails. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make yourself an adult root beer float, or mix it with your favorite soda, fruit juices, or beers for an extra kick!

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Drinking Jagermeister Straight

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Frigid Jager is the best Jager. Store your Jagermeister in your freezer and drink with chilled glasses, preferably. Your basic freezer settings should suffice, no need to adjust anything.^{[1]
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56 different ingredients comprise Jagermeister. That means it has many different flavors ranging from bitter to sweet. Its taste can be overpowering, so sip slowly to enjoy its characteristics to the fullest.^{[2]
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Drink it while you're eating dinner. Jager has a distinctive taste similar to black licorice, so it can be very pungent when ingested straight. If you need some help getting it down, sipping it with food can be a quick solution.^{[3]
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- Jager was originally made as a digestif to enjoy after you finish your meal since it's believed to help with digestion.

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Drinking Jagermeister as a Cocktail

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Drop a scoop of ice cream into a glass of jager-laced soda for a fun, refreshing take on the drink. It may seem childish but that's what makes it fun, and the flavors speak for themselves. Go ahead, grab a scoop of your favorite ice cream, some soda, and treat yourself to an adult root beer float.
- If you have kids, consider fixing them some non-alcoholic floats while you're at it so you can all enjoy.
- The Inside Scoop is a recipe that uses ice cream. To fix it, use the following ingredients: Yellow Chartreuse (spray the inside of the glass with it), ice cream, and root beer.^{[4]
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Pour it into a soda of your choice to complement your regular relaxation time. While not as fun without the ice cream, you can mix your Jager with just soda if you're looking for a more casual drink, something you can kick back and watch tv with. FIll about a quarter of the cup with jager, the rest with soda, then sit back and relax. Make sure to remember that your soda is an alcoholic beverage, so don't down it.
- Tonic water works in this case as well.^{[5]
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Substitute soda for fruit juice if you prefer a different relaxing drink. You can mix Jagermeister into other sugary drinks to give it an added flavor more suitable to your taste. Drinks like pineapple juice, apple juice, and lemonade are all on the table. Like with soda, fill only about a quarter of the cup with Jager.
- The Oh' Deer recipe uses apple juice. To make it, you'll need Jagermeister, elderflower cordial, rosemary and lime to garnish, and apple juice.^{[6]
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- The Jagermeister Fresh Orange uses orange juice. To make it you'll need: Jagermeister, crushed ice, orange zest, and, you guessed it, orange juice.^{[7]
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- The Stag Punch makes uses of lemonade. You'll need Jagermeister, Amaretto, Chambord, Red Wine, lemon juice, a dash of Grenadine, strawberries, slices of orange and lemon to garnish, and then to fill the drink with lemonade.^{[8]
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This is a simple yet enjoyable technique you can try. It's also an excellent way to enjoy your Jager with a buddy or small group of friends. Any beer you want to use is fine; you only need about a quarter of Jager.
This is another way you can make the flavor of Jagermeister more manageable if you're finding its bitter taste too overpowering. Plain syrup can do the trick, but you can also use specific flavors such as raspberry or vanilla. Mix in as much syrup as needed until you find the taste to your liking.
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Mix Jagermeister with vodka if you're feeling fancy. Here, you're essentially making a martini with Jagermeister as the foundation. It's the best way to take the notorious frat party drink and turn it into something much more luxurious.
- The Widow Maker recipe is an easy mix. Use these ingredients: Jagermeister, vodka, Kahlua, and grenadine.^{[9]
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Combine Jagermeister with condiments if you're feeling adventurous. Yes, “those” condiments, things like ketchup, mustard, and even horseradish. Don't be afraid, give it a try. It may sound gross, but if done right, it can turn out to be one of your favorites.
- The Mast Have is a recipe that includes ketchup and mustard. Use the following ingredients: Jagermeister, whiskey, apricot juice, lime juice, ketchup, mustard, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. ^{[10]
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- The Jager Mary uses horseradish and hot sauce. The ingredients are Jagermeister, lemon juice, Gomme syrup, a pinch of salt, pepper, paprika, a dash of Tabasco, Mediterranean herb, horseradish, celery sticks and cherry tomatoes to garnish, and finally, fill it up with tomato juice. ^{[11]
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Can you drink Jager straight?

Bryan Sullivan
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Bryan Sullivan is a Bartender and the Owner of Bryan Sullivan Bartending in Seattle, Washington. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in craft cocktails and has a thorough knowledge of beer, wine, and champagne. He currently holds a MAST Class 12 Mixologist Permit and has provided bar service for 100s of events. Additionally, his business has a 5-star rating and is a listed vendor on The Knot.

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Sure! As explained in the article above, that's a possibility. Jager is a unique blend of flavors and is best served chilled straight up, over ice, or straight from the bottle. I personally like to keep a bottle in the freezer and serve it as cold as possible.

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The last one is a joke, right?

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Not at all. Those cocktails are unusual, but real - they're similar to the very popular bloody mary.

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