Jägermeister

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A bottle of Jägermeister

Jägermeister (German for master of the hunt in the sense of "expert" or "committed" hunter, see Jäger) is a strong (70-proof; 35%) liqueur flavored with herbs (similar to Danish stomach bitters such as Gammel Dansk, the Hungarian Unicum, or Czech liqueur Becherovka ). The exact list of the 56 herbs used is kept secret. Although licorice is a major component of its flavor, it is not as predominant in Jägermeister as it is in true licorice-flavored liqueurs. Contrary to urban legends, Jägermeister contains neither deer blood [link] nor opium.

There has also been a song entitled 'Downing a Bottle of Jagermeister' by a Swedish band called 'AJ & The Gays' (Anton Hasselmyr & Julius Gabbitas). Recently, there has also been another song entitled 'Blame it on the Jager' by rapper Blueprint in a collaboration with Rjd2.

Jägermeister promotion girl

Jägermeister is the main product of Mast-Jägermeister AG. The company's headquarters are in Wolfenbüttel, south of Braunschweig, Germany. 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. Beginning in 1970, it was exported to 60 countries. In the USA, it became popular through savvy promotion by Sidney Frank and association with the wild partying of heavy metal bands like Metallica and Slayer. The product was widely exploited as an alcoholic "shooter" and is found in many American bars today.

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 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 honor,

that he protect and nourish his game,

hunt sportingly, as is proper,

and honor the Creator in creation.

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 honor, as is due,

''And through the beast to God is true.

Mixed Drinks

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"Jäger Bomb" or "Bulldozer" is 1 ounce Jägermeister and a half cup of an energy drink, most commonly Red Bull
"AJ's Style Jäger" Is one part Yakult and one part Jägermeister, Underberg can also be added.
"Bundesligia" is 1 part Jägermeister and 3 parts Mountain Dew. Similar to the "Mountain Meister", but slightly sweeter and more refreshing.
"Deer Sperm" (aka "Dirty Leprechaun") is a shot consisting of 1/2 shot Jägermeister topped with 1/2 shot Bailey's.
"Devil's Blood" is a shot containing 1/2 Jägermeister and 1/2 Hot Damn! Red Cinnamon Schnapps.
"Dr. Jäger" 21 ounce bottle of Dr. Pepper drink of the top and add Jäger to taste.
"El Supremo" is Jägermeister injected straight down the throat with a syringe, add milk for taste.
"4 Horsemen" is a shot consisting of equal parts of Jägermeister, Goldschläger, Bacardi 151 and Peppermint Schnapps.
"Heinosuke's Jager Blitz" is 1 part Jägermeister, 1 part cranberry juice, and 1 part Red Bull.
"Javameister" is 1 part Jägermeister, some coffee or espresso topped with whipped cream.
"Lights Out" is a shot of one part Jägermeister and one part Vodka.
"Liquid Cocaine" is a shot consisting of equal parts of Jägermeister and Goldschläger. A splash of Bacardi 151 may be added for extra kick.
"Marion Barry" is equal parts Jägermeister, Kahlúa, bourbon and Coca-Cola.
"The Meaning of Life" is one part Jägermeister and two parts Dr. Pepper.^{[[Citing sources citation needed]]}
"Mountain Meister", also known as a "Bob Dylan", is 1 part Jägermeister and 2 parts Mountain Dew.
"Nico's Amazing" consists of 2 shots Jägermeister, 2 shots Baileys Irish Cream, 2 Shots Amaretto, and one shot Kahlúa.
"Nuclear Sludge" is a shot of Jägermeister stirred into a glass of Sprite.
"The Pierre 45" is 1/2 ounce of Jägermeister, 1/2 ounce of Mango rum, 1/2 ounce of Jack Daniels, served in a highball glass topped off with 2/3 Gatorade and 1/3 Tonic water; over ice.
"Purgatory" is one part Jägermeister and three parts Cherry Coke.
"Reaktor" is a double "Nuclear Sludge," mixed in a traditional frosted beer stein with long cylindrical ice cubes originally molded to fit into narrow water bottle necks.
"Red Headed Slut" is 1/3 Jägermeister, 1/3 Peach Schnapps, and 1/3 Cranberry Juice.
"Screaming Golden Nazi" is equal parts Jägermeister, Rumple Minze, and Goldschlager, served in a shot glass.
"Screaming Nazi" shot is equal parts Jägermeister and Rumple Minze, mixed over ice and strained into a shooter glass.
"Stalingrad" Is one part Jägermeister, one part Vodka, served on the rocks.
"Stumbling Bishop" consists of 1 ounce each of Jägermeister, Bailey's, and Frangelico, layered.
"Surfer on Acid" is a shot containing Jägermeister and Malibu mixed with pineapple juice.

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