Jägerbomb - How to mix!

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.