Beyond the Bomb: 11 Jägermeister Drinks for the Grown-Up Palate

Jägermeister is a sometimes misunderstood spirit, but this herbaceously tasty liqueur is an unsung hero in the cocktail world. No, seriously! It offers flavors that no other bottle on the liquor store shelf can even touch. Of course, you can enjoy your Jägermeister with an energy drink, but why not see what the world of Jägermeister cocktails has in store for you? You might just find your new favorite drink.

Jäger Fizz

A bit fizzy, a little sour, and oh-so herbaceous (hello, Jägermeister and juniper!), this is the perfect highball for when you want something other than your usual gin highball.

Ingredients

• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¾ ounce Jägermeister
• 1 ounce London dry gin
• Ice
• 4 ounces club soda
• Lemon slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, lemon juice, Jägermeister, and gin.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Add club soda.
5. Stir to mix.
6. Garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig.

Jäger Nectar Cocktail

Don't skip washing the glass first with a small amount of absinthe! It's a key step for upping the anise flavor of the Jägermeister in this sweet and earthy martini.

Ingredients

• Lime wedge and sugar for rim
• ¼ ounce absinthe
• ¾ ounce Jägermeister
• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce peach juice
• ½ ounce amaretto liqueur
• Ice
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the glass with absinthe, swirling it around to coat it, and discard any leftover absinthe.
2. To prepare rim, rub the rim of the martini glass or coupe with the lime wedge.
3. With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
4. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jagermeister, lime juice, peach juice, and amaretto.
5. Shake to chill.
6. Strain into the prepared glass.
7. Garnish with the lime wedge.

Tropical Stag

When you combine Jägermeister with tropical flavors, it makes for a singular and tasty combination that highlights the flavorful herbs in the liquor. Think of this as a riff on the Campari Jungle Bird. 

Ingredients

• ¾ ounce Jägermeister
• 1 ounce Malibu rum
• 3 ounces pineapple juice
• ¼ ounce grenadine
• Ice
• Pineapple slice for garnish

Instructions

1. In a Collins glass, add ice, Jägermeister, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine.
2. Stir to mix.
3. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

Jägertini

Vodka and gin shouldn't have all the fun when it comes to martinis. Upend the expectations with this Jägermeister version. 

Ingredients

• 1½ ounces vodka
• ½ ounces Jägermeister
• ½ ounce dry sherry
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Ice
• Twist of lime or lemon (optional)

Instructions

1. Chill a martini glass or coupe.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jägermeister, and dry sherry.
3. Shake to chill.
4. Strain into the chilled glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Jäger Bomb

College kids everywhere love the Jäger Bomb, which is perhaps the most famous Jägermeister cocktail of them all. More than just a drink you can chug, you can also mix these two ingredients together over ice and enjoy it as a cocktail. 

Ingredients

• 1½ ounces Jägermeister
• 6 ounces Red Bull

Instructions

1. Fill a shot glass with the Jägermeister.
2. Fill a rocks glass with the Red Bull.
3. Drop the shot glass into the rocks glass and drink immediately.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a Jägermeister variation of the Four Horsemen cocktail. It calls for equal parts of the spirits, and although it can look a bit intimidating, it's juicy with a tart flavor that's surprisingly good.

Ingredients

• ½ ounce Jim Beam bourbon
• ½ ounce Jack Daniels whiskey
• ½ ounce Johnny Walker scotch
• ½ ounce Jose Cuervo gold tequila
• ½ ounce Jägermeister
• 1 ounce pineapple juice
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, whiskey, scotch, tequila, Jägermeister, pineapple juice, lime juice, and syrup.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

Jängria: Jägermeister Sangria

An updated spin on the traditional red sangria, the herbaceous notes of Jägermeister balance out the sweet fruit flavors. We told you it's the unsung hero!

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Jägermeister
• 1 ounce red wine, merlot or cabernet
• ½ ounce cranberry juice
• ½ ounce orange juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• Ice
• Lime and lemon slice for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jägermeister, red wine, simple syrup, and juices.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with lime and lemon slices.

Jägermeister Old-Fashioned

The old-fashioned isn't just for bourbon anymore. Surprise yourself, friends, and family with this unusual riff. Perfect for when you want to break out of your whiskey rut. 

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Jägermeister
• 1½ ounces rye whiskey
• ¾ ounce maple syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 dash aromatic bitters
• Ice and king cube
• Orange peel for garnish

Instructions

1. In a mixing glass, add ice, Jägermeister, rye whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters.
2. Stir rapidly to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or king cube.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Stag and Berries

A fruity and juicy Jägermeister drink that just might make believers out of those who turn down Jägermeister.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces chilled berry tea
• 1½ ounces Jägermeister
• ½ ounce blackberry jam
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Ice
• Blackberry for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, berry tea, Jägermeister, blackberry jam, and lemon juice.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a blackberry.

The Forgotten Borough

The Jägermeister plumps up this riff on the classic cocktail, the Manhattan. Its herbaceous flavors weave together with the bourbon for a unique experience.

Ingredients

• ¾ ounce Jägermeister
• ¾ ounce bourbon
• ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Ice
• Orange peel for garnish

Instructions

1. Chill a martini glass or coupe.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jägermeister, bourbon, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
3. Stir rapidly to chill.
4. Strain into the chilled glass.
5. Garnish with an orange peel.

Rings a Bell

This fruity cocktail takes everything you know about Jägermeister and turns it on its head. Better yet, you'll probably already have all these ingredients on hand. 

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Jägermeister
• 1½ ounces peach schnapps
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Ice
• Club soda to top off
• Lemon ribbon for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jägermeister, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and lemon juice.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
4. Top off with club soda.
5. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Substituting Jägermeister for Other Ingredients in Cocktails

Jägermeister is similar to other liqueurs, meaning you can quickly substitute it in some mixed drinks. The flavors may be slightly different with the substitution, but it can make for an interesting twist on a classic cocktail.

• Jägermeister has similar flavor profiles to gin, although Jägermeister is sweeter. Adding it to a gin-based cocktail in place of about a quarter to a half of the gin can create a sweeter, unique drink.
• The flavors are also similar to absinthe, although slightly sweeter, so you can substitute there, as well.
• Cocktails that contain Bénédictine — such as the Singapore Sling — also work since Jägermeister has similar flavor profiles. Opt for a direct substitution.

What to Mix With Jägermeister

Are you looking to make up your own Jägermeister drink? These mixers can help get you started. Jägermeister adds both a sweet and slightly bitter element, as well as complex herbal flavors, so it pairs well with a number of mixers.

• Coffee
• Red Bull
• Apple juice or apple cider
• Orange juice
• Pineapple juice
• Peach juice or nectar
• Cranberry juice
• Apricot nectar
• Sour mix
• Lemon-lime soda
• Ginger ale
• Ginger beer
• Club soda
• Tonic water
• Root beer
• Dr. Pepper

Jägermeister Is a Versatile Liquor

With a blend of more than 56 herbs, it's no wonder Jägermeister has flavors that some other distilleries can only dream of. But it's no wonder this herbal liquor makes a mighty tasty cocktail. Isn't it time you forgot everything you thought you knew about Jägermeister?