Jägermeister History

      Jägermeister was first produced in 1935, based on the inspiration of a 500 year-old recipe. It is still in the same distinct, square, green bottle as it was then. The label is inspired by the name because Jägermeister translates from German to "Master Hunter" and St. Hubertus, whose symbol is the antlered stag, is the patron saint of hunters. On the label you will find the German inscription "Das ist des Jägers Ehrenschild, Daß er beschützt und hegt sein Wild, Weidmännisch jagt, wie sich’s gehört, Den Schöpfer im Geschöpfe ehrt." Roughly translated: "It is the hunter’s honour that he Protects and preserves his game, Hunts sportsmanlike, honours the Creator in His creatures."

 Jägermeister Made

     A secret recipe of 56 ingredients which include "cinnamon-bark from Ceylon, bitter orange skins from Australia, santal from East India, ginger roots from southern Asia and of course, some secret herbs." That is about as much as the distillers will tell the public. However, we do know that whatever the mixture is is macerated for 5 months in alcohol and water. This concentrate is blended and filtered then stored in oak for a year, after which it is blended with sugar, caramel and more water and alcohol before bottling. 

 Jägermeister Cocktails
     
     The distiller recommends drinking Jägermeister well-chilled, however I have found that it is far better mixed into the "fancy" cocktails below (those without "shooter" after them). Yet, I still recommend Jägermeister in moderation, as with all drinks, - there is something about the herbal mixture that seems more intoxicating than other spirits.
 
 Jäger Bomb

      Jägermeister is a very potent liqueur with a slight anise taste and the "depressant" effects of the alcohol are offset by the energy drink Red Bull that it is dropped into. This dropped shot is not for the faint of heart and it is very easy to have one too many without knowing it because of the caffeine-like effects of Red Bull. Also, be careful so the shot glass doesn't hit your teeth hard, you could crack a tooth.