In the modern market for alcoholic products, there are various herbal tinctures used for medicinal purposes. In 1935, the line was replenished with another drink, namely, Jägermeister liqueur. Initially, the tincture was produced for the needs of the local consumer. By 1970, exports of this alcohol had been established in other countries. Judging by the reviews, many beginners are interested in how to drink German liquor "Jägermeister". You will learn more about this from this article.
Meet the Beater
Liquor "Jägermeister" (translated into Russian means "senior ranger") is a drug that can improve digestion. It was for this purpose that it was created. Soon, however, the excellent palatability of this product was highly appreciated by many consumers. As a result, liquor is taken today for the sake of pleasure. Given the high strength and specific composition of herbs, "Jägermeister" experts recommend drinking carefully. There are several different methods of using this drink. Judging by the reviews, many are interested in how many degrees there are in the Jägermeister liquor? According to experts, this drink is quite strong, because it has 35 revolutions. The herbs that make up the Jägermeister are infused in special oak barrels. Professionals call this procedure maceration. It lasts until the alcohol products are completely ready.
A bit of history
There is a legend that the recipe for this alcoholic drink was compiled in medieval times by a young count. Saddened by the death of his wife, he went hunting in order to have some fun. And when he was waiting for the game, hiding behind an old big oak, a deer suddenly jumped out of the bushes into the forest edge. The count was very struck by the appearance of the beast, because, according to him, the animal was with golden hair, and between the horns was a resinous black cross. From surprise, a man fainted.
When he came to himself in the castle, he remembered what he saw in the forest. The count believed that it was God who sent him a sign. As a result, he cut his hair and became a monk. In old age, the Count was very interested in various medicinal herbs, of which he compiled a recipe for tinctures, which today is known to many as "Jägermeister". But there is also another version of the origin of German liquor. Namely: in the 19th century, at the enterprise where vinegar was made, Kurt Mast (one of the factory workers) was very keen on mixing various medicinal herbs. The young man had a sick stomach. For this reason, he could not eat fatty foods. This prompted him to experiment with all kinds of herbs for a long time and create such a drink, after which it would be possible to eat fatty meat without fearing for his health. As a result, he managed to create a tincture. Since meat is associated with hunting for many consumers, for commercial purposes, it was decided to stylize the beater containers.
The bottle was shaped into a flask, and a red deer was chosen as an emblem for the beater. The Germans are mainly not without lyricism and romanticism, but because the new alcoholic tincture began to gain great popularity.
About Species
In the market for alcoholic beverages, the German tincture "Jägermeister" is presented in two varieties. The classic version of liquor is Jagermeister. As this product became very popular, the manufacturer decided to improve it. As a result, for fans of strong alcohol, they launched the production of a new type of German liquor, namely Jagermeister Spicy. Translated into Russian, it means "spices." Alcohol is poured into dark green or black bottles of various displacement.
It varies between 0.35-1 liters. On a glass container there is a label with the image of a deer and a black cross between its horns. Judging by the reviews, this is alcohol at a cost above the average. For example, to become the owner of a 0.5 liter bottle with German liquor, you will have to pay at least 17 euros.
The composition of the Jägermeister
There is no detailed information about herbs and the recipe for preparing this tincture. It is only known that the composition is represented by alcohol, water, caramel, ginger and cinnamon. In addition to these ingredients, “Jägermeister” also adds coriander, spicy cloves and saffron. Some consumers mistakenly believe that the liquor producer runs deer blood. The fact is that the group Inkubus Sukkubus called tincture "blood from deer antlers." Fans took it literally. In fact, as stated by the manufacturer, as part of "Jägermeister" herbs and other other ingredients.
About production
Initially, the collected herbs are dried and carefully ground. Then, in a certain proportion, which is not disclosed, they are mixed. Next, alcohol is added to the container. After this, the mixture should be infused for some time and undergo a distillation procedure several times. The output is liquor, which later ripens already in oak barrels. At the very end, the mixture is filtered. Additionally, it is seasoned with sugar, caramel, and then poured into barrels for another six months. The drink comes in special bottles on the shelves. To eliminate the negative effects of sunlight on liquor, the glass in the bottles has a dark color.
The classic version. Ice shot
This method of drinking Jägermeister liquor can be recommended to those who wish to drink pure tincture. To make the drink viscous and sweet, it is cooled to -18 degrees before use. You need to drink Jägermeister liquor in one gulp of special vodka glasses, which are also pre-cooled. They are also called "shots." Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, cold liquor is not at all spirited with alcohol; the original aroma of herbs is distinctly felt in it. It is accepted to drink as an aperitif.
Warm
First, the liquor is aged to room temperature. According to consumers, the taste of Jägermeister is a bit bitter. But in the warm form, the aroma of herbs is revealed much better than in a cold drink. According to experts, to raise your mood and improve your appetite, it will be enough for you to consume no more than 40 ml. Warm liquor is mainly drunk as a medicine or prophylactic. Since this is an aperitif, you should not relish it in your mouth. Mostly beater is drunk in one sip. For example, from colds. In its healing properties, Jägermeister has much in common with Riga Balsam. If you like to breed strong alcohol, then lemon juice, mineral water and even sprite are ideal for this purpose. In the latter case, a proportion of 1: 1 should be observed. In addition, quite good alcoholic cocktails are obtained on the basis of German liquor, more on which later.
"Black blood"
This cocktail is made from 50 ml of Blue Curacao liquor, 25 ml of sprite and 20 ml of directly German Jägermeister. It’s easy to make a mix. First of all, you need to pour the above ingredients into a shaker. Then crushed ice is poured there. After that, the drink can be poured into a separate container. This mix is usually served in special glasses, from which they drink martini.
Cucumber
This alcoholic drink is made from the following ingredients:
- Sprite. Enough will be 150 ml.
- Cucumbers (150 g).
- German liquor "Jägermeister" (50 ml).
First of all, cut cucumbers. You should get a few small strips. Then they are put in a glass and covered with crushed ice. Now in the tank you can fill in soda water and German alcohol tincture. Before serving, the contents of the glass are thoroughly mixed with a cocktail spoon.
Jägermonstr
To prepare this drink, you first need to acquire the following components:
- Pomegranate Syrup. Need 30 ml.
- Orange juice (150 ml).
- Liquor "Jägermeister" (30 ml).
The above ingredients in a glass are thoroughly mixed. A homogeneous consistency should be obtained. Now the alcoholic drink is ready to drink.
What to eat "Jägermeister" with?
If you do not plan to dilute the German tincture with any other drinks or make an alcoholic cocktail, then you will have to worry about a snack. According to experts, there are no clear requirements in this matter. You can have a meal with your usual dishes. For example, the Germans put fried sausages on the table, in the United States it is customary to jam pieces of orange with cinnamon. In Russia, they are mostly accustomed to sticking lemon and salt. According to experts, this is done out of habit, since in the same way many bite mostly bitter. It is not customary to have a snack with arena or smoked sausages, canned goods, cheeses and fish dishes. A combination of German liquor with chocolate, snacks and nuts is also undesirable. To feel the taste more clearly, you need to add cinnamon to the drink, and it is better to eat grapefruit, a slice of orange or kiwi.
What will experts advise?
Due to the fact that the composition of Jägermeister herbs is quite specific, the drink turned out to be very strong. Therefore, professional tasters do not recommend consuming more than 300 ml of this German liquor in one evening. If this recommendation is neglected, then a large concentration of medicinal herbal extracts can cause problems with the digestive system. We should not forget that "Jägermeister" is a strong alcoholic beverage that can quickly cause very strong intoxication. In addition, it is undesirable to add liquor to beer. With a foamy drink, the effect of drinking tincture will be completely unpredictable.
Finally
The manufacturer advises to try this German liquor at least twice. The fact is that the drink in its taste is practically no different from medical medicine. If you have used it only once, then most likely you will not be able to appreciate the full charm. The drink has an amazing taste bouquet, which is clearly felt after repeated tasting.