A Jägerbomb is usually sold as a can of Red Bull (250mL) or half-can of Red Bull (125mL) tipped into a glass, separately accompanied by the shot of Jägermeister. The Jägermeister may then be dropped into the glass at the consumer's discretion. Jägerbombs are also served in a cup (widely known as a jägerbomb cup), which contains an inner circle. In the core, a shot of jägermeister is poured, while the redbull is poured outside, separating the two. The cup is then downed like a shot. In South Africa, it is common to place the shot in an empty glass, and pour the Red Bull into the recess only filling up to the top of the shot glass. This can then be comfortably "thrown back" as per a regular shot of liqueur.
Preparation of multiple Jagerbombs. Where multiple jägerbombs have been ordered, it is common to serve them in such a fashion whereby glasses of red bull are lined up with an empty glass at one end. The shots of Jägermeister are then balanced on the lips of the glasses, and then starting from the empty-glass end, the shots are consecutively knocked into the glasses to create what looks like (but technically is not) a domino effect. This type of practice is common in the preparation of many cocktails where some degree of 'theatre' is used to create a spectacle.
THE EFFECTS ON THE CUSTOMER **Do not drink without control**
The effects of jägerbombs are held to be different to that of other alcoholic beverages. The reason is attributed to the counter-balancing effect of the caffeine of the energy drink with the depressant effect that alcohol has on the body's central nervous system. Entering a state of intoxication where a jägerbomb or jägerbombs have been consumed, the immediate effects of intoxication (specifically; drowsiness and lethargy) are to some extent masked, and people often claim to act more recklessly than they would otherwise and can party on later into the night.
However, nutritionists take a grimmer view of the alcohol-caffeine combination. They point to the fact that both caffeine and alcohol are both diuretics which dehydrate the body. Therefore, excessive consumption of an alcohol-caffeine combination can lead to greater hangovers and possible death due to severe dehydration. So don't drink and drive ;-)
Controversy
Jagerbomb's popularity in Australia has caused scrutiny. Manly and Newcastle have banned Jagerbombs from being sold in nightclubs and pubs on the basis that they encourage binging and irresponsible behavior in youth.
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Jägerbomb - How to mix!
Jägerbomb - The number One - History!
The Jägerbomb, or occasionally Jagbomb, is a cocktail combining one shot of Jägermeister dropped into a glass of an energy drink, usually Red Bull. It is commonly held that if any other brand of energy drink is used, the resulting beverage is not truly a Jägerbomb. It is referred to as a "Jäger-Bull" in German speaking countries, as well as in English Bar chain Wetherspoon's. In Austria it is called "Flying Hirsch", where Hirsch means deer in German and is inspired by the Jägermeister logo.
The drink was invented by an Australian student "Costa Charles" while he was studying in Thailand. Costa was known around the clubs on Bangkok's famous tourist strip Khao San Road as "The Rash". As Red Bull originated in Thailand and sells for as low as 10 baht (25 cents) per bottle, the drink became very popular with locals and tourists a like. Many tourists introduced the drink to colleagues upon returning to their home countires which led to it's popularity being spread worldwide.
Jägermeister - All you should know about this drink!
The title of this article contains the character ä. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as "Jaegermeister".
Jägermeister is a 70 proof (35%)liqueur flavored with herbs. It is the flagship product of Mast-Jägermeister AG, headquartered in Wolfenbüttel, south of Braunschweig, Germany. Jägermeister is also a family name, some modern variants are De Jager, Jeager, Jager, Yeager.
Jägermeister's recipe is kept secret but is speculated to be a blend of 56 herbs. Although anise is a major component of its flavor, it is not as dominant in Jägermeister as in true anise-flavored liqueurs. It is a digestif spirit similar to other Central European stomach bitters, such as Gammel Dansk from Denmark, the Hungarian Unicum, or Czech Becherovka. In contrast to many such drinks, Jägermeister has a sweet flavor. On tap, the drink is ideally served at 4°F (-15.5°C).
Within Germany, the term bitter applies only to those bitters that actually are bitter. Since Jägermeister has a sweet flavor, it is instead considered a kräuterlikör (literally "herbs liqueur"). There are many other brands of kräuterlikör in Germany, but most aren't widely exported. Jägermeister is the market leader in Germany.
In German, Jägermeister means "master hunter" (combining Jäger, hunter, and Meister, master). The Jägermeister logo, the head of a stag with a glowing cross between the antlers, is a reference to the story of Saint Hubert. On the edge of the label of a Jägermeister bottle, the following poem by Otto von Riesenthal (1848) is printed:
Das ist des Jägers Ehrenschild,
daß er beschützt und hegt sein Wild,
weidmännisch jagt, wie sich's gehört,
den Schöpfer im Geschöpfe ehrt.
In English:
This is the hunter's badge of honour,
that he protect and nourish his game,
hunt sportingly, as is proper,
and honour the Creator in the creature.
Or, slightly more loosely but preserving rhyme and meter:
This is the hunter's badge of glory:
That he protects and tends his quarry,
Hunts with honour, as is due,
And through the beast to God is true.
The company was founded in 1878 by Wilhelm Mast. In 1934, the recipe for the herbal liquor was developed, and the product was introduced to the German market in 1935. The original purpose of this concoction was medicinal; being used to cure everything from an incessant cough to digestive problems. In Germany, it is still widely recognized as a digestif and is kept in many German households for such purposes, sometimes being irreverently called Leberkleber, or "liver-glue."
Beginning in 1970, it was exported to 60 countries. In the United States, it became popular through savvy promotion by Sidney Frank (see Sponsorship). The product is widely used as an alcoholic "shooter"and is served in many American bars today very cold.
