Recently, drinks have appeared on the shelves of our stores, which have been popular abroad for many years. Jägermeister also belongs to such innovations. How to drink this liquor, not everyone knows, because the domestic tradition of drinking alcoholic beverages does not fit this product at all.
General information about Jägermeister
This world famous brand was created over the years. Initially, this herbal liqueur, infused with natural medicinal raw materials, was used to improve the digestive system. Many who have tried this drink have recognized how good Jägermeister is. Mass production of this product began in 1935 in the city of Wolfenbüttel. It is manufactured by Mast-Jägermeister AG. In the process of making the drink, maceration (soaking) of herbs, spices, fruits in alcohol is carried out, after which the liquor is kept in specially prepared oak barrels. In the production of this liquor 56 different components are used.
This drink is quite expensive, so anyone who has never tried it can do it by buying a small volume of Jägermeister. How to drink this liquor correctly? Since this product belongs to the category of medicinal drinks, it is simply dangerous to use it in large quantities. It has a fairly high strength (35%) and contains in its composition strong chemicals (infusion of herbs). Therefore, its use needs a special approach.
How to drink "Jägermeister" without harm to health?
The so-called "classic" (ice) shot is very popular . This method of drinking "Jägermeister" is suitable for lovers of pure liquor. Before drinking, the bottle is cooled at -18 ° C for several hours. Then the chilled liquor is poured into small shots (glasses), which are previously also cooled. Drink the drink in one gulp. When cooled, the Jägermeister becomes sweetish and slightly malleable. Alcohol is almost not felt, but at the same time a pleasant aroma of herbs and spices is felt. Thus, cold Jägermeister is used as an aperitif.
There are other ways to drink this liquor. So, in small quantities you can use the warm "Jägermeister." How to drink a drink at room temperature? It has a characteristic herbal aroma and a slightly bitter taste. To improve appetite and mood, prevent colds, it is enough to drink no more than 40 ml of this drink. In general, experts warn of the danger of excessive use of "Jägermeister." You should not drink more than 250 ml of this drink per day, since severe intoxication can occur, and digestion problems will occur. It is strictly forbidden to mix this alcohol with beer.
Cocktails
Most often, this liquor is used to make cocktails. The main ingredient in such drinks is Jägermeister. How to drink cocktails prepared on the basis of this product? Almost all drinks with Jägermeister are drunk with the addition of ice cubes. For the preparation of cocktails, you can use other liquors (Blue Curacao, Baileys), sprite, orange or pomegranate juice, Grenadine syrup.
The liquor "Jägermeister" - how to drink it, is already clear - you need something else to eat. The Germans do not give precise instructions on the products that are recommended to be consumed after this liquor. Fried sausages or other meat products can be a good snack. In some countries, they prefer to bite it with slices of orange with cinnamon or lemon.