German herbal alcoholic drink. The composition of herbs and how many degrees of alcohol are in the liquor

At the moment, varieties of Jägermeister liquor are divided into 2 types: classic liqueur and Jägermeister with spices (Jägermeister Spice). Despite the long history, few people know how to drink this liquor properly.

Jägermeister in its purest form

The manufacturer's recommended way of drinking Jägermeister liquor is to use shots of ice. But in the absence of such, ordinary stacks of glass chilled with ice or from a freezer are perfect.

To begin with, a bottle of liquor is cooled for several hours in a freezer at a temperature of minus 18-20 degrees Celsius. Then it is poured into chilled vodka glasses, called shots in Europe and America. A shot of ice-cold Jägermeister is drunk as a digestif, and always in one gulp. In this case, you can fully experience the unique flavor bouquet of the drink, which, when cooled, is not distorted by alcohol.

You can also use Jägermeister at room temperature. This is usually done for medical purposes, such as for colds or to improve digestion. At the same time, the herbal component of the drink is especially clearly revealed. However, do not get carried away with treatment. Remember that 250-300 milliliters of this rather strong drink can cause severe alcohol intoxication.

Jägermeister in mixes and cocktails

If there is no desire or opportunity to drink Jagermeister in its pure form, it is allowed to use it in various mixes. So, it is often mixed in a 50/50 ratio with citrus juices, mineral water or sprite.

And finally, Jagermeister is a fairly common ingredient used when mixing dozens of conventional, exotic and even semi-marginal cocktails. Among the most common drinks containing German liquor, Mirage, Cucumber, Black Blood, Jägermonster and Alligator on acid are worth mentioning.

Suitable snacks

Speaking of snacks that are best combined with Jägermeister, it should be noted that in the historical homeland, this drink is most liked to be eaten with local fried sausages. In the United States, the liqueur is usually served with orange slices flavored with cinnamon, while in Russia salted lemon slices are preferred. But, in principle, there are no strict prescriptions in this case.

And the last thing: when raising a glass of this well-deserved liquor in a male company, do not forget to say the classic Jägermeister toast: “For the hunters!”.

Brief history of the drink

The well-known and beloved German herbal liqueur Jagermeister originated in 1934 in Lower Saxony. Its name can be translated into Russian as "senior hunter" - an allusion to the court position that once existed in numerous German states.

Jägermeister is by nature much closer to tinctures than to liqueurs. Jägermeister's fortress is 35 degrees. It contains 56 different ingredients, including: water, alcohol, sugar, caramel, anise, ginger, licorice, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, saffron, orange peel and many others. It is not surprising that such an intricate drink requires a special approach.

Other liquors, tonics, juices, coffee and even beer.

The fortress of the German "Jägermeister" is 35%, it belongs to the class of bitters - strong alcohol on various medicinal herbs and berries. All components used to create the drink are kept secret by its manufacturer (Mast-Jägermeister SE, located in the small town of Wolfenbüttel). It is known, however, that licorice, saffron, coriander, cloves, mint, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, juniper, blueberries, as well as other herbs and roots (56 components in total) are present in the liquor. The taste of the drink is bittersweet, at the first sip, a spicy herbal aroma is felt. The drink is produced in opaque green glass bottles from 200 to 1000 ml. The date of bottling of the drink is applied to the glass of each bottle of liquor. The label depicts a deer with catholic cross towering above his magnificent horns. The drink is also recognizable by the black inscription "Jägermeister" on a red background.

For the production of liquor, crushed berries, herbs and roots are loaded into oak barrels (from the wood of the Palatinate Forest), poured with alcohol diluted with water. The process of aging alcohol on herbs takes at least six months. Then the infusion is filtered, for maturation it is poured into new barrels for another six months. After the drink is filtered once again, fixed with alcohol, caramel and sugar syrup are poured in. By the way, as the legend says, the composition of the bitter also includes the blood of a red deer, but this is more of a fiction to add mystery to the drink.

From the history of the drink

The name of the drink is translated from German as "Senior huntsman". The name of the liquor is connected with the hobby of its creator K. Mast, a hunting lover. And the image of a deer with a cross crowning its head, the liquor received thanks to St. Hubert, the Catholic patron of hunters. During his lifetime, Hubert of Liege, who had not yet been tonsured a monk, wandered through the forest to hunt, and saw a deer. But the thought of killing a large forest animal was warned by the sudden glow of the cross over the head of the animal, which was a sign for the future bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. After meeting with the mysterious deer, Humbert left worldly affairs, devoting himself to the service of God. And after his death he was canonized. Almost 13 centuries have passed since then (the saint died in 727), whether his meeting with the crusader deer was true is unknown. However, thanks to this beautiful legend, each bottle of "Jägermeister" is decorated with the head of a deer with a towering cross, from which flowing rays of light emanate.

Today, the drink is popular not only among Germans and residents of territories adjacent to Germany. In Russia they also revere life-giving drink on herbs. The price of a bottle of liquor with a volume of 200 ml is about 500 rubles and more, the largest bottle (1 liter) will cost 2000 rubles (sometimes a little more expensive). You can also try a glass of the legendary liqueur at the bar, which also serves cocktails based on Jägermeister.

How to drink Jägermeister?

• chilled drink "Jägermeister", placing it in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours before serving. The drink is poured into small shot glasses, which are also preliminarily placed in the freezer. Cold liquor becomes viscous, giving the drinker more sweetness than bitterness. Serve after a strong cooling "Jägermeister" about half an hour before the start of the meal as an aperitif;
• Unchilled they drink liquor without putting it before drinking, even in the refrigerator. In this case, the taste of the drink will be more bitter, but the aroma of the plant components included in the composition will be revealed more fully. If desired, you can make the drink cooler by adding some ice to the drink. By the way, it is “Jägermeister” at room temperature that is ideal for maintaining the body during a cold or loss of strength. In addition, drunk 20-50 ml of liquor have a great effect on appetite;
• In winter, to warm up after walking through the frosty streets, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of liquor to hot freshly brewed coffee. Another option is to add "Jägermeister" to hot tea. The taste of the main drink (coffee or tea) will be pleasantly complemented by a herbal spicy aroma;
• Experiment lovers love it cocktail "Submarine", prepared like a ruff (vodka with beer). For such a drink, take 2 parts of beer and 1 part of Jägermeister, mix thoroughly and drink. True, drinking such a combination better people, not prone to rapid intoxication. And you should not overdo it either, otherwise a severe hangover cannot be avoided.

Prepared with the famous Jägermeister and many cocktails, which can be made at home on your own if you have the right ingredients. The most delicious are such drinks with German liquor:

• "Crazy dog"- in equal parts (25 ml each) mix "Jägermeister" with. The taste of the drink is sweet, milky-spicy with a pleasant aftertaste of herbs;
• "Egermonster"- take and mix 150 ml of orange juice, 50 ml of pomegranate syrup (you can take pomegranate juice), 30 ml of Jägermeister liqueur. The taste of the drink is sour-sweet, with notes of spices and herbs. Good for those who do not like strong cocktails;
• "Black blood"- mix 20 ml of Jägermeister, 50 ml of Blue Curacao liqueur and 25 ml of lemonade (or lemon juice). A moderately strong cocktail of this kind has a strong spicy taste - it combines notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, mint, citrus fruits thanks to the two aromatic cocktails included in the composition;
• "The beauty and the Beast"- first, 20 ml of Tequila Rose cream liqueur is poured into a glass, and the same amount of Jägermeister is carefully added on top. The taste of the drink, thanks to the combination of two liqueurs, acquires strawberry-herbal notes;
• "Deutsch"- mix 15 ml of Jägermeister, vodka and sambuca. Such a cocktail is more suitable for the stronger sex because of the strength of the components. The taste of the drink is bittersweet with notes of lemon, anise, aromatic herbs, spices.

What to serve with Jägermeister?

"Jägermeister", whose taste reviews we will study in this article, is often called a liquor. There is some truth in this. It is not as strong as vodka or cognac. But still, this alcoholic drink from Germany belongs to beaters. However, this is only partly true. The taste of "Jägermeister" is bitter, but sweetness is also mixed into it. Rather, the drink can be qualified as a balm. It is done on medicinal herbs, and at first they thought to sell it in pharmacies, as a means of improving digestion. However, we will talk about the history of the creation of the Jägermeister balm below. It is extremely interesting and shrouded in ancient legends. We will also shed light on the composition of the balm. He is popular in his home country. And although we associate Germany with beer, tourists often bring a bottle of Jägermeister from this country as a souvenir. Reviews say that not trying a German beater would be a big omission.

The legend of the drink

The Germans are an extremely romantic people. They love old legends. But at the same time, German punctuality and realism do not allow them to cloud their heads with myths at the expense of realities. Therefore, reviews about the Jagermeister beater tell two versions of the origin. The first takes the listener back to the Middle Ages, when a certain young Count Hubert Palatine was inconsolable from the death of his wife Floribana (daughter of the Frankish king Pepin), who had recently died from childbirth. To somehow unwind, the count decided to hunt. And then a royal deer appeared to him, between the horns of which the cross of the Lord was visible. Taking this vision as a sign of God, the young count took the monastic vows. Between prayers, the count experimented with herbs, resulting in the Jägermeister balm. Translated from German language the name means "Senior Huntsman".

Real story

In reality, everything was much more prosaic. At the end of the nineteenth century, a small family-run vinegar business operated in the town of Wolfenbüttel. The famous Jägermeister balm, the photo of which you see, was born thanks to one representative of this family - Kurt Mast. He is with youthful years fond of mixing herbs. Hunting was his second hobby. So he wanted to come up with a drink that would be appropriate before eating fatty game dishes. He invented his miraculous recipe in 1934. Kurt Mast and designed it accordingly. A flat bottle of dark green glass, similar to a hunter's flask, and on the label - the same noble deer with a cross between the horns, taken from ancient Germanic myths. Very soon, the beater became a symbol of a real German man - severe, but not without romanticism.

The secret of the Jägermeister balm

Reviews assure that the full composition of the liquor is still shrouded in mystery. They even say that blood is added to the drink. But this is most likely a marketing trick to give the drink an aura of “male brutality”. In fact, it is purely herbal tincture. It contains extracts of Ceylon cinnamon, saffron, licorice, blueberry, poppy, juniper, rhubarb, ginseng, ginger, anise, orange and other plants. The manufacturer keeps the intrigue, but assures that fifty-six herbs are involved in the creation of the liquor. The raw materials are crushed, placed in a Palatinate oak barrel and poured with a solution of alcohol. The maceration period lasts several months. Then the liquid, which has absorbed the aromas of herbs and wood, is filtered. It is poured into other barrels and left for another six months. Then the infusion is brought to a fortress of thirty-five degrees, seasoned with caramel. It should be said that the modern enterprise is still located on the site of the family vinegar factory - in the town of Wolfenbüttel.

Balsam "Jägermeister": taste

Reviews characterize this drink as a bittersweet and rather strong liquor. At first, its manufacturers thought to sell it through pharmacies, as a remedy that has a beneficial effect on digestion (a kind of analogue of the modern Mezim, only tasty and in liquid form). But since the Germans, for the most part, are law-abiding people and simply won’t use alcohol-containing drinks like Hawthorn, Jägermeister began to be promoted on the alcohol markets as an aperitif. The tincture really increases the appetite and helps to digest the food that the body receives in the future. Balsam "Jägermeister" reviews are sometimes compared with the Czech "Becherovka". But the German product is more viscous, sweetish. Many users said that the drink may not be pleasant the first time. Its herbal taste is too much like a potion. But you should try again. After all, it is not for nothing that Jägermeister is in the top ten most popular in the world and is in seventh position in the list of the best-selling alcohol.

Bouquet

This beater is as if woven from fragrant herbs. If the taste is dominated by a bittersweet orange peel, then the bouquet of the drink is more complex. In it, the sensitive noses of consumers caught notes of ginger, star anise, citrus fruits, and cinnamon. Herbal aroma wonderfully harmonizes with the spicy, soft and bittersweet taste of the Jägermeister beater. Reviews say that he drinks very easily, but you can’t go over your dose. You will not even notice how the uplifting of the mood will develop into uncontrollable actions. We must not forget that "Jägermeister" was conceived as a medicine, and the dosage should be observed with medicines. But even if you have gone too far, consumers assure that in the morning the head after this drink does not hurt, and the stomach does not feel any discomfort.

beater price

"Jägermeister" is always sold in dark glass bottles, since the medicinal and taste properties of herbal infusion are destroyed by exposure to sun rays. The bottle of the drink is flat, resembling a camping flask. On the label there is an image and a cross. At the bottom, the name "Jägermeister" is displayed in large letters, indicating the strength (35 degrees) and the volume of the container. Since the drink has become a kind of hallmark of Germany, it is also produced in small souvenir bottles of two hundred milliliters. You can buy one for trial or as a gift. If you have already appreciated the taste of the drink, then the best purchase would be Jägermeister 0.7. Reviews claim that in duty-free shops you can find volumes of 0.35, 0.5 and liter bottles. The average price of the latter is seventeen and a half euros. On sale there are many gift sets of the same value. They include one or two bottles of half a liter plus two cups of "shot" or a ceramic figurine of a deer. You can not be afraid of fakes: the original container made of unbreakable glass itself serves as a protection against falsification.

Types of "Jägermeister"

The classic drink is too popular not to be repeated in the "sequels". And, of course, the company did not want to miss out on profits and created Jägermeister Spicy. Reviews immediately called this kind of liquor "Virgin", since its strength dropped from thirty-five degrees to twenty-five. The manufacturer himself gave a clear indication in the title when this beater should be drunk: “Winter Herbal Tincture”. Why "Spice"? This word translates as spices. Remember that it was the Germans who invented gwentwine - hot wine with the addition of cinnamon, vanilla, cloves. The same principle was applied to the classic Jägermeister. Warming winter seasonings were added to it. Jagermeister Spicy is produced in liter bottles of almost black glass.

With what and how to drink

The Germans have developed a whole tradition of using "Jägermeister". The beater is first strongly cooled. You can even put the bottle in the freezer for a few minutes. The serving temperature should be close to zero. Shot glasses are placed on a small tray. Balm is poured into them and offered to guests in this form. It is customary not to talk for a long time and drink Jägermeister liquor in one fell swoop. Reviews of Russian consumers, however, assure that the beater is good even with prolonged savoring. It is viscous, fragrant, caresses the palate. Of course, you should not pour it into a glass for long drinks, but drink it slowly, like liquor - why not? "Jägermeister" is good as an aperitif without any snack. It increases appetite. But it can be used for gatherings at the bar and even as an accompaniment to fatty meat dishes. You can also drink a glass before bed. Liquor perfectly warms and relaxes.

Liquor in cocktails

There is another popular beater - "Beluga" - Russian-made. It is similar to German balsam in composition and aroma, only stronger. Liqueurs "Beluga" and "Jägermeister" reviews are called ideal for mixing. They are suitable for literally all drinks - from tea and coffee to juices, sodas, syrups and strong alcoholic drinks. The most famous cocktail, which contains a German beater, is the Jägerbomb. Pour Red Bull energy drink into a large glass. We overturn a stack of "Jägermeister" there. We drink. Such a cocktail not only “gives wings”, but also great fun. It will also be delicious if you mix the Jägermeister beater in a one-to-one ratio and bitter grapefruit juice.

Healthy or just delicious? The controversy surrounding translations and the healing properties of this drink will never subside. Only one thing remains unambiguous - the taste of this liquor will forever be remembered by everyone who tries this bitter drink at least once.

The history of liquor began in 1878, when German businessman Wilhelm Mast opened a factory for the production of vinegar and wine. However, it is not the founder of the company who should be thanked for the creation of Jägermeister, but his son Kurt, who had an amazing talent as a taster and creator of herbal cocktails.

Drink of the hunters

As soon as Kurt grew up, Wilhelm Mast's company began to look for fundamentally new tastes that could impress the public and become industry leaders. It took more than 50 years to create the legendary Jägermeister, because this drink appeared only in 1934 and was the result of many years of experimentation and a mix of dozens of different herbs.

However, as soon as the Masta company introduced Jägermeister to the world, all questions about the viability of the product disappeared. A rich herbal taste, coupled with alcoholic vapors, has become the hallmark of hunters who begin and end their forest forays with this particular drink.

The manufacturing company quickly realized that it was the path of recognizing Jägermeister as healing that would be the best advertisement for the entire production and immediately began propaganda. Improving digestion, increasing appetite, relieving stress and uplifting mood topped the list of properties of this drink. Unique? It is unlikely, because all alcoholic aperitifs have a similar effect on the body.

However, the advertising worked, and self-hypnosis allowed people to feel much better and even recover from some emotional ailments. All this made it possible to speak of Jägermeister as a healing balm for body and soul.

How to use Jägermeister correctly?

Best and most classic way consumption of this drink, tested by hundreds of customers shop "WineStreet", - ice shots that are drunk in one gulp. Modern bars and restaurants have gone much further, offering their visitors dozens of more sophisticated cocktail options:

• layered mix with orange, mint liqueur and baileys. An unexpected combination and a clear sequence of each layer of the cocktail allow you to get a very wide flavor palette;
• traditional mixed cocktail with grenadine syrup and orange juice.

More spectacular are the Jägermeister serving methods, for example with the famous Jägerbomb. To prepare such a cocktail, it is enough to drop a shot with liquor into a glass of Redbull.

In fact, there are hundreds of options for cocktails with Jägermeister. Feel free to start experimenting with the study of the section of sweet liqueurs "WineStreet". However, whatever is included in your unique mix, Jägermeister will remain dominant and will evoke all that gamut of feelings and sensations that will help you relax, relieve stress and, finally, smile even on the worst day.

Jägermeister - the legendary liqueur from the famous German manufacturer. The drink is made according to a secret recipe, based on 56 herbs, fruits, roots and spices collected from all over the world. Jägermeister belongs to the category of elite drinks, has a bitter aftertaste and perfectly warms in the cold season. Mixologist bartenders have created many amazing cocktails based on German liquor, but first let's talk about interesting history creating a drink.

The legend of the monk and the marvelous deer

On the evening before Christmas, Count Hubert Palatine hunted in the Burgundian forest. Recently he became a widower, and such an occupation distracted his gloomy thoughts.

And then, in the branches of trees, the count saw a stately deer, and looking closely, he noticed a cross between his horns, and the hunter never fired an arrow. Considering this as a sign of the Lord, the nobleman renounced all his property and took monastic vows.

He devoted all his strength to reading prayers and creating a special healing potion.

How was it really

The real creator of the drink was Kurt Mast, the heir to the Saxon wine company. Inspired by the monk's story, in 1934 he developed a liqueur recipe and named it Jägermeister.

Kurt really had a unique ability, because no one could compare with him in the ability to combine different herbs and roots in drinks that, after his efforts, had an amazing taste.

The young winemaker, like all men of that time, was keen on hunting, so he wanted the drink to come in handy in the forest, warming him in the cold cold.

As soon as the liqueur went on sale, it immediately became a favorite hunting aperitif.

Kurt has put a lot of effort into designing the perfect liquor bottle. First of all, it was made of dark glass to protect the contents from sunlight, and secondly - absolutely unbreakable and retained integrity when falling.

It was said that the creator of the liquor threw bottles on the ground until he found a container that matched his idea. The deer was symbolically depicted on the label.

The secrets of making a drink

The process of creating Jägermeister takes more than a year, and the final product passes 383 quality tests.

The true composition of the liquor is kept secret, but it is known that he insists on natural ingredients that are selected with great care. It is known only about such components as juniper, rhubarb, licorice, ginseng, anise and ginger.

All the ingredients, and there are about 56 of them, are carefully ground and added according to the proportions to barrels with alcohol and water. During the year, maceration takes place, that is, the liquid is saturated with the aroma and taste of herbs.

It is worth noting that 445 barrels are made of oak wood. They are located in the cellar, where special conditions are created - the necessary humidity and temperature are maintained.

After maceration, the future liquor is filtered, poured into new barrels and again insisted for at least six months. After the time has elapsed, the drink is again cleaned and sugar derivatives are added to it.

Of course, there are rumors about the secret component of Jägermeister, which creates its unique taste. Some suggest that this is deer blood, but the plant management does not comment on this fact, creating intrigue around the composition of the product.

Liquor properties

By its taste, the drink resembles a medicinal herbal balm, has a bitter-sweet aftertaste. After all, this is no accident. The drink was originally developed as an aperitif that improves digestion, it was even planned to launch sale through pharmacies.

The spicy taste of Jägermeister perfectly warms, because the composition of the drink contains cinnamon and ginger. That is why liquor is so loved by hunters or skiers, who sometimes just need to warm themselves from the cold. Yes, and during a cold, the liquor will relieve the chills, and alleviate the condition. In addition, the herbal composition of the drink helps to relieve a hangover.

How to drink Jägermeister

Since the drink belongs to the category of aperitifs that improve digestion, it is consumed before or after a meal. Because of its bitter taste, it is also classified as a bitter, so it is consumed chilled or with ice, because this way the drink becomes viscous, burning and sweetish. Drink the liquor in one gulp.

Jägermeister can be drunk with or without a snack. It is customary for Germans to serve bitter with fried sausages, Americans - cinnamon with orange, Russians - lemon and salt. The main thing is that the Jägermeister appetizer should be only cold, emphasizing the herbal notes of the liquor.

cocktail recipes

Bitter is served not only in its pure form, but also as components of various cocktails.

Classic presentation. ice-shot

The drink is frozen strictly to minus 18 degrees and poured into a special chilled shot glass. In this state, the drink most reveals its aroma, taste of berries and herbs. Drink in one fell swoop.

Cocktail "Alligator on acid"

With the help of a shaker, ice and Malibu, Jägermeister and Midori liqueurs, 20 ml each, as well as 40 ml of pineapple juice, are whipped. Served in a cocktail glass.

"Mirage"

Pour in 15 ml each of mint liqueurs, then Baileys and Cointreau, and finally 10 ml of Jägermeister. Drinks in one sip.

Balm with other drinks

Jägermeister can also be paired with lemon or orange juice, cola, sprite and energy drinks. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. Some even add bitters to tea.

How to choose a Jägermeister?

To avoid buying fake, buy a drink in specialized stores. You can distinguish an original Jägermeister from a fake by paying attention to the following details:

• the liquor bottle is made of dark green thick glass, has a rectangular shape;
• the label depicts the deer of St. Hubert, who is the patron saint of all hunters, the presence of other living creatures in the picture is not allowed;
• the cover should be two-colored - the top is made of gold metal, the bottom is made of green. Fake will be solid green;
• on the sides of the bottle there should be convex inscriptions Jägermeister;
• read the name on the label, if at least one letter is different - a clear fake;
• along the edges of the label, a quote from the work of Oscar Rosenthal is written in golden characters;
• the drink has 35 revolutions;
• liquor is characterized by a dark brown color;
• the taste of the drink is really unique, and you should smell the aroma of herbs, fruits and a taste of caramel. If you heard a clear smell of vodka, unfortunately, this is a fake.

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