Jagermeister Old Fashioned

Looking for a Jagermeister drink? Try it in an Old Fashioned! It’s an ideal way to use this liquor in cocktails.

Got a bottle of Jagermeister and want something more interesting to do with it? Try it in an Old Fashioned! It’s a unique Jagermeister drink for using this German liquor in cocktails: and a lot more sophisticated than a Jagerbomb! Muddle sugar and bitters, then mix in rye whisky and Jagermeister: you’ll notice the black licorice essence on the finish. Here’s how to make it: and a little more about this infamous liqueur!

What you need for this Jagermeister drink

The Old Fashioned is an ideal Jagermeister drink: it’s complex and interesting, great for slow sipping instead of how it’s normally consumed in split-second shots. To make this drink, you’ll need a good rye whisky as well. The Old Fashioned is a classic alcoholic drink on the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails. This spin simply adds Jagermeister, to add an anise flavor similar to a Sazerac. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Sugar cube
• Angostura bitters
• Jagermeister
• Rye whiskey
• Orange peel and cocktail cherry garnish

To make the drink, muddle the sugar with the bitters in a cocktail mixing glass or shaker. Then add the whisky and Jagermeister and stir until cold. Strain into a lowball glass and you’re in business!

Use clear ice!

Going for an over-the-top cool Jagermeister drink? When you’re making an Old Fashioned, a large ice cube is key. How to make one? Make clear ice. It’s crystal clear ice that isn’t cloudy like ice made in an ice tray. You can slice it into organic shapes that are perfect for any size of drink. Here are two methods for making clear ice:

• Make clear ice at home. All you need is a small cooler that fits inside your freezer. Go to How to Make Clear Ice.
• Use a clear ice maker. We use this clear ice maker and it works well! It also fits easily into your freezer.

More about Jagermeister

In the US, Jagermeister is known as a low-brow liquor, often often drunk as shots on college campuses or as a Jagerbomb mixed with Red Bull. But what actually is this popular liquor?

• Jägermeister is a German digestif liquor invented in 1934. The name means “Hunting Master,” the term for a German official in charge of hunting and gaming.
• Why is Jagermeister popular? Turns out, an American marketing genius is behind it! A man named Sidney Frank ran the liquor importing company that imported Jagermeister. In the 1980’s, he promoted the drink to students as a party drink and it caught on. Without Frank, Jager would still be a drink for middle-aged Germans.
• What does Jagermeister taste like? It tastes herbal, with a strong anise or black licorice flavor. In fact, it’s very similar to the flavor of an Italian amaro like Amaro Nonino.

More spins on the Old Fashioned

Outside of this Jagermeister drink, there are lots of other ways to drink an Old Fashioned. Here are a few spins you might enjoy:

• Try the Classic Old Fashioned
• Use syrup for a Maple Old Fashioned
• Go Midwest with the zany and unique Wisconsin Old Fashioned
• Try a Skrewball Old Fashioned with peanut butter whiskey
• Grab a Fireball Old Fashioned with Fireball whisky
• Go for a smoky Oaxaca Old Fashioned (with Mezcal) or Smoked Old Fashioned

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Old Fashioned

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Wisconsin Old Fashioned

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Smoked Old Fashioned

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Oaxaca Old Fashioned (with Mezcal)

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