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Initially, this liquor was created as a drug to improve digestion. Assessing the taste of the drink, the “patients” began to use it just for fun. But due to the high strength and specific composition, a special approach is required here. I will tell you how to drink Jägermeister in different ways. We will consider the nuances of serving, snacks and the most successful cocktail recipes.
Jagermeister (from the German “Jägermeister” – senior huntsman) is a popular German liquor with a strength of 35 degrees, produced by maceration (infusion) of herbs, followed by aging of the finished drink in oak barrels. Produced since 1935 by Mast-Jägermeister AG in Wolfenbüttel (Lower Saxony).
Since 1970 Jägermeister has been actively exported to more than twenty countries. Initially, the drink was popularized by heavy rock bands, among them was even the legendary Metallica. A significant role in the conquest of the world market by the liquor was played by advertising in Formula 1 and DTM races. For some time, the inscription “Jägermeister” even flaunted on sports cars Porsche 956.
Jägermeister composition and production
The exact recipe is kept secret. It is only known that the composition includes 56 ingredients, including alcohol, water, caramel, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, spicy cloves, coriander, saffron, etc.
There is an opinion that the liquor contains deer blood, but the manufacturer denies this. The legend appeared after the group Inkubus Sukkubus called Jägermeister “the sweetest blood from deer antlers” in one of the songs, and fans literally took the metaphor of the musicians.
After harvesting, the herbs are dried, ground and mixed in certain proportions. Next, the mixture is poured with alcohol, insisted and distilled several times. The resulting liquor is aged for a year in oak barrels. Next, the drink is filtered, sugar and caramel are added, then insisted for another six months. At the final stage, Jägermeister is poured into special dark glass bottles that protect the drink from the negative effects of sunlight.
Methods to drink Jägermeister
1. Ice shot (classic)
Suitable for those who want to drink pure Jägermeister. First, the bottle is cooled for several hours at a temperature of -18 ° C, then the liquor is poured into vodka glasses (called “shots” in the West), which are also cooled beforehand. The glass is drunk in one sip (in one gulp).
Cold Jägermeister becomes viscous and sweetish in taste. Alcohol is not felt, only the aroma of herbs. The drink is ideal for an aperitif (alcohol served before the main meal).
2. Warm Twenty Masters
Drink at room temperature. The taste is a bit bitter, but the aroma of herbs is revealed better than when chilled. Only 20-40 ml of liquor increase appetite and cheer up.
Most often, this method is practiced for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, for example, Jägermeister is good for colds. The healing properties of “Huntsman” are similar to the Riga Balsam, even in the history of these two liqueurs there is much in common.
Caution! Do not forget that Jägermeister is a rather strong alcoholic drink with numerous herbs in its composition. For one evening it is desirable to use no more than 300 ml. Otherwise, severe intoxication or problems with the digestive system (due to extracts of medicinal herbs) may occur. I also categorically do not recommend mixing Jägermeister with beer, since the effect of this combination is unpredictable.
A few words about the snack. There are no generally accepted rules here, you can drink Jägermeister with the dishes you are used to. For example, the Germans eat their favorite liquor with fried sausages, the Americans eat a slice of orange and cinnamon, while in Russia lemon and salt are often practiced (vodka culture affects).
3. In cocktails
This method will appeal to those who like to dilute hard liquor. You can mix Jägermeister with orange or lemon juice, mineral water and even sprite (the optimal proportion is one to one), but it is much more interesting to make cocktails with Jägermeister, the best recipes are presented below.
1. Black blood
Ingredients:
- Blue Curacao liqueur – 50 ml;
- twenty masters – 20 ml;
- sprite – 25 ml.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass.
2. Cookumber
Ingredients:
- sprite – 150 ml;
- twenty masters – 50 ml;
- cucumbers – 150 grams.
Preparation: cut the cucumber into small strips, put in a glass with ice. Add liqueur and soda, mix with a spoon.
3. Egermonstr
Ingredients:
- pomegranate syrup – 30 ml;
- twenty masters – 30 ml;
- orange juice – 150 ml.
Preparation: Pour all the ingredients into a glass for serving and mix until smooth.