Jägermeister from alcohol at home. The best cocktails with Jägermeister

Preparation of moonshine and alcohol for personal use
absolutely legal!

After the demise of the USSR, the new government stopped the fight against moonshine. Criminal liability and fines were abolished, and the article on the prohibition of the production of alcohol-containing products at home was removed from the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. To this day, there is not a single law that prohibits you and me from engaging in our favorite hobby - making alcohol at home. This is evidenced by the Federal Law of July 8, 1999 No. 143-FZ “On the Administrative Liability of Legal Entities (Organizations) and Individual Entrepreneurs for Offenses in the Field of Production and Turnover ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products” (Sobraniye zakonodatelstva Rossiyskoy Federatsii, 1999, N 28, item 3476).

Excerpt from the Federal Law of the Russian Federation:

"The effect of this Federal Law does not apply to the activities of citizens (individuals) who do not produce products containing ethyl alcohol for the purpose of marketing."

Moonshine in other countries:

In Kazakhstan in accordance with the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Administrative Offenses dated January 30, 2001 N 155, the following liability is provided. So, according to article 335 “Manufacture and sale alcoholic beverages home-made" illegal production for the purpose of selling moonshine, chacha, mulberry vodka, mash and other alcoholic beverages, as well as the sale of these alcoholic beverages entails a fine in the amount of thirty monthly calculation indices with confiscation of alcoholic beverages, apparatus, raw materials and equipment for their manufacture, and also received from their sale of money and other valuables. However, the law does not prohibit the preparation of alcohol for personal purposes.

In Ukraine and Belarus things are different. Articles No. 176 and No. 177 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Ukraine provide for the imposition of fines in the amount of three to ten tax-free minimum wages for the manufacture and storage of moonshine without the purpose of sale, for the storage without the purpose of sale of apparatus * for its production.

Article 12.43 repeats this information practically word for word. “Production or purchase of strong alcoholic beverages (moonshine), semi-finished products for their production (mash), storage of devices for their production” in the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Administrative Offenses. Paragraph No. 1 states: “Manufacturing by individuals of strong alcoholic beverages (moonshine), semi-finished products for their manufacture (mash), as well as storage of devices * used for their manufacture - entails a warning or a fine in the amount of up to five basic units with confiscation of the indicated drinks, semi-finished products and devices.

*Purchase moonshine stills for home use it is still possible, since their second purpose is the distillation of water and the preparation of components for natural cosmetics and perfumery.

Initially, Jägermeister liqueur was made as medicine that improves digestion. However, the tasters appreciated the taste of the alcoholic elixir, noting that it is very pleasant to use it, even when they are absolutely healthy. Subsequently, the drink was reclassified into alcoholic liquor with an unforgettable, sweet herbal aftertaste and rich spicy aroma. In fact, it is more like a noble, high-quality balm.

Skillful and smart winemakers were able to pick up a list necessary ingredients, as a result of mixing which a rather tasty, similar to the original Jägermeister is obtained. Join me and together we will figure out how to cook Jägermeister at home according to a simple but interesting recipe.

Did you know? The full composition of Jägermeister's ingredients and the recipe itself are still kept "with seven seals" and shrouded in an intriguing mystery - some say that the mysterious taste of alcohol is achieved by adding red deer blood to the list of components. In my opinion, this is most likely a marketing ploy, invented to create a certain reputation for the liquor.

Time for preparing: 1 year and 2-3 weeks.
Product Quantity: about a litre.
Kitchenware: mortar and pestle, two-liter and three-liter glass jars, kitchen scale and measuring cup, multi-layer cheesecloth, capacious bowl, stewpan or saucepan with a thick bottom.

List of required ingredients

saffron	35 g
ginseng	35 g
Ceylon cinnamon	35 g
bitter Australian orange	5-6 pcs.
asian ginger	55 g
gentian root	55 g
citrus peel	110 g
rhubarb root	55 g
poppy seeds	45 g
mint	45 g
liquorice	45 g
coriander	45 g
sandalwood bark	55 g
anise	35 g
juniper	35 g
blueberry	35 g
medical alcohol	1-1.2 l
oak chips	16-22 g
water (boiling water)	80-100 ml
granulated sugar	30-40 g
bottled water	30-40 ml
lemon acid	4-6 grains

Step by step cooking

Let's prepare the tincture

Curing process

Let's make caramel

Did you know? When creating Jägermeister at home according to the described recipe, adding caramel will give the liquor a beautiful dark amber hue and a pleasant viscosity.

The final stage

How to drink Jägermeister

There are two ways to consume this alcoholic liquor. Let's take a closer look at them.

The classic way "Ice Shot"

1. First of all, we send a bottle of alcohol to the freezer for a few minutes. Liquor must be cooled to almost zero degrees. In a chilled state, the bitterness and strength of alcohol is practically not felt.
2. We expose chilled glasses-shots on a small tray. Instead of shots, you can use ordinary vodka or cognac glasses.
3. We fill them with contents to the very brim.
4. In this form, we deliver alcohol, offering guests.
5. According to the canons, the contents of the shots are drunk in one gulp, that is, in one gulp.

Second way

1. We cool the glass container with the contents in the refrigerator somewhere up to 8-10 degrees.
2. Pour the liqueur into wide glasses with thick walls and a bottom. We fill the containers by 1/4, after which we lower a couple of ice cubes there.
3. We offer guests along with a slice of citrus fruits, such as orange or lemon, sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
4. Drinking alcohol in small sips. With this use, the viscous liquid pleasantly caresses the palate.

Jägermeister, cooked at home, is excellent without any snack - it is able to whet the appetite to unthinkable heights in a short time and cheer up a bad mood. In addition, this alcohol has a relaxing and warming effect.

What to drink Jägermeister with

I bring to your attention the most common list soft drinks, ideal for reducing the strength and bitterness of Jägermeister liqueur:

• natural citrus juice;
• mineral water (both with gas and without it);
• sprite;
• fanta;
• cola.

Jägermeister liqueur, made at home according to the above recipe, is an excellent base for cocktails. With it, you can prepare mixes such as "Black Blood", "Jägermonster" and "Cucumber". Its balanced taste, combining citrus, saffron and anise notes, as well as light herbal bitterness, allows you to fantasize and experiment when preparing new unusual cocktails.

Useful information

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• Finally, I recommend learning how to make at home an analogue of french orange, which is highly strong and at the same time brings a lot of joy and pleasure.

Now you know exactly how to make Jägermeister at home. If you have come up with or previously tried new variations of this miracle drug, share your fresh ideas with me. I will be very grateful for new recipes! If you suddenly have additional questions regarding the recipe, ask them, I will definitely answer and help you avoid irreparable mistakes. Be sure to share your own opinion about the homemade Jägermeister prepared according to my recipe in the comments. Thank you for your attention and "icy" tasting!

Jägermeister is a legendary liqueur from a well-known German manufacturer. The drink is made according to a secret recipe, based on 56 herbs, fruits, roots and spices collected from all over the world. Jägermeister belongs to the category of elite drinks, has a bitter aftertaste and perfectly warms in the cold season. Mixologist bartenders have created many amazing cocktails based on German liquor, but first let's talk about the most interesting history of the creation of the drink.

The legend of the monk and the marvelous deer

On the evening before Christmas, Count Hubert Palatine hunted in the Burgundian forest. Recently he became a widower, and such an occupation distracted his gloomy thoughts.

And then, in the branches of trees, the count saw a stately deer, and looking closely, he noticed a cross between his horns, and the hunter never fired an arrow. Considering this as a sign of the Lord, the nobleman renounced all his property and took monastic vows.

He devoted all his strength to reading prayers and creating a special healing potion.

How was it really

The real creator of the drink was Kurt Mast, the heir to the Saxon wine company. Inspired by the monk's story, in 1934 he developed a liqueur recipe and named it Jägermeister.

Kurt really had a unique ability, because no one could compare with him in the ability to combine different herbs and roots in drinks that, after his efforts, tasted amazing.

The young winemaker, like all men, of that time was passionate about hunting, so he wished that the drink fell by the way in the forest, warming in the cold cold.

As soon as the liqueur went on sale, it immediately became a favorite hunting aperitif.

Kurt has put a lot of effort into designing the perfect liquor bottle. First of all, it was made of dark glass to protect the contents from sunlight, and secondly, it was absolutely unbreakable and retained its integrity when dropped.

It was said that the creator of the liquor threw bottles on the ground until he found a container that matched his idea. The deer was symbolically depicted on the label.

The secrets of making a drink

The process of creating Jägermeister takes more than a year, and the final product passes 383 quality tests.

The true composition of the liquor is kept secret, but it is known that he insists on natural ingredients that are selected with great care. It is known only about such components as juniper, rhubarb, licorice, ginseng, anise and ginger.

All the ingredients, and there are about 56 of them, are carefully ground and added according to the proportions to barrels with alcohol and water. During the year, maceration takes place, that is, the liquid is saturated with the aroma and taste of herbs.

It is worth noting that 445 barrels are made of oak wood. They are located in the cellar, where special conditions are created - the necessary humidity and temperature are maintained.

After maceration, the future liquor is filtered, poured into new barrels and again insisted for at least six months. After the time has elapsed, the drink is again cleaned and sugar derivatives are added to it.

Of course, there are rumors about the secret component of Jägermeister, which creates its unique taste. Some suggest that this is deer blood, but the plant management does not comment on this fact, creating intrigue around the composition of the product.

Liquor properties

By their own palatability the drink resembles a medicinal herbal balm, has a bitter-sweet aftertaste. After all, this is no accident. The drink was originally developed as an aperitif that improves digestion, it was even planned to launch sale through pharmacies.

The spicy taste of Jägermeister perfectly warms, because the composition of the drink contains cinnamon and ginger. That is why liquor is so loved by hunters or skiers, who sometimes just need to warm themselves from the cold. Yes, and during a cold, liquor will relieve the chills, and alleviate the condition. In addition, the herbal composition of the drink helps to relieve a hangover.

How to drink Jägermeister

Since the drink belongs to the category of aperitifs that improve digestion, it is consumed before or after a meal. Because of the bitter taste, it is also classified as a bitter, so it is consumed chilled or with ice, because this way the drink becomes viscous, burning and sweetish. Drink the liquor in one gulp.

Jägermeister can be drunk with or without a snack. It is customary for Germans to serve bitter with fried sausages, Americans - cinnamon with orange, Russians - lemon and salt. The main thing is that the Jägermeister appetizer should be only cold, emphasizing the herbal notes of the liquor.

cocktail recipes

Bitter is served not only in its pure form, but also as components of various cocktails.

Classic presentation. ice-shot

The drink is frozen strictly to minus 18 degrees and poured into a special chilled shot glass. In this state, the drink most reveals its aroma, taste of berries and herbs. Drink in one fell swoop.

Cocktail "Alligator on acid"

With the help of a shaker, ice and Malibu, Jägermeister and Midori liqueurs, 20 ml each, as well as 40 ml of pineapple juice, are whipped. Served in a cocktail glass.

"Mirage"

Pour in 15 ml each of mint liqueurs, then Baileys and Cointreau, and finally 10 ml of Jägermeister. Drinks in one sip.

Balm with other drinks

Jägermeister can also be paired with lemon or orange juice, cola, sprite and energy drinks. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions. Some even add bitters to tea.

How to choose a Jägermeister?

To avoid buying fake, buy a drink in specialized stores. You can distinguish an original Jägermeister from a fake by paying attention to the following details:

• the liquor bottle is made of dark green thick glass, has a rectangular shape;
• the label depicts the deer of St. Hubert, who is the patron saint of all hunters, the presence of other living creatures in the picture is not allowed;
• the cover should be two-colored - the top is made of gold metal, the bottom is made of green. Fake will be solid green;
• on the sides of the bottle there should be convex inscriptions Jägermeister;
• read the name on the label, if at least one letter is different - a clear fake;
• along the edges of the label, a quote from the work of Oscar Rosenthal is written in golden characters;
• the drink has 35 revolutions;
• the liqueur has a dark brown color;
• the taste of the drink is really unique, and you should smell the aroma of herbs, fruits and a taste of caramel. If you heard a clear smell of vodka, unfortunately, this is a fake.

The German herbal liqueur Jägermeister fits perfectly into bar culture, becoming a component of many cocktails, both shots (prepared in stacks) and long drinks (made in glasses with a volume of 160-400 ml). We present ten best recipes cocktails with Jägermeister according to the team of authors of the AlcoFan website. When compiling the rating, we took into account taste, popularity, ease of preparation at home and the availability of ingredients.

1. "Jager bombs (Jager Bomb)".

An alcoholic hit of Western discos (especially German ones). Youth cocktail is a mixture of Jägermeister and Red Bull (Red Bull energy drink). Well invigorates, in moderation allows you to have fun all night. It is remembered by the original, spectacular presentation technique.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 50 ml;
• Red Bull - 100 ml.

To reduce the fortress, you can change the proportion to 1:3.

Recipe: Pour Red Bull into a heavy-bottomed glass without ice. Separately, fill the stack with Jägermeister. Throw a shot into a glass and drink the cocktail in one gulp. If the show is not needed, the Huntsman with an energy drink can simply be mixed in a glass.

Jager Bomb

2. "Egermonster".

Low alcohol cocktail of moderate sweetness with a light citrus aftertaste. Very popular in the USA.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 30 ml;
• pomegranate syrup Grenadine - 30 ml;
• orange juice - 150 ml;
• ice - 200 grams.

Recipe: fill a tall glass with ice, add Jägermeister with orange juice, pour in Grenadine. Stir, garnish with an orange slice. Drink through a straw.

Egermonster

3. "Cucumber (Cucumber)".

One of the most famous cocktails based on Jägermeister. A light cucumber flavor has been enjoyed by connoisseurs of bar culture all over the world.

Ingredients:

• cucumber - 1 piece;
• Jägermeister - 50 ml;
• Sprite - 150 ml;
• ice - 150 grams.

Recipe: cut the cucumber into long slices (you can first remove the peel), put 3-4 slices in a highball glass, add ice, pour in Jägermeister and Sprite.

cookamber

4. "Lemon Jaeger".

It is a Jägermeister shot with lemon juice(preferably freshly squeezed). It is easy to drink, the taste has a slight sourness, complementing the aftertaste of herbs. The cocktail invigorates and for a while allows you to recover after a strong intoxication.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 25 ml;
• lemon juice - 25 ml.

Recipe: pour Jägermeister into a stack, put a layer of juice on top of a spoon.

Lemon Jaeger

5. "Dead German".

One of the strongest cocktails in the world, a truly masculine drink. Very popular in German bars when rivals try to outdrink each other on a bet. It is remembered for a well-balanced taste.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 50 ml;
• mint schnapps (Rumple Minze) - 50 ml.

Recipe: Mix Jaeger with schnapps in any suitable glass and drink in one gulp.

Dead German

6. "Submarine".

According to legend, this cocktail originated in Finland. The Scandinavians were the first to decide to mix Jägermeister with beer (light or dark). The name symbolizes deep immersion after several servings of a cocktail taken “on the chest”. The degree of impact is similar to the Russian "Ruff". In America, the drink is called "Deer & Beer".

In the female variation, beer is replaced with champagne.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 50 ml;
• beer (champagne) - 100 ml.

Recipe: Pour very cold beer or champagne into a tall glass, add Jägermeister, stir gently.

Deer & Beer

7. "Mad Dog (Mad Dog)".

The history of the cocktail is unknown, but Jägermeister with Baileys liqueur is served in many respected bars. Milky taste goes well with herbs.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 25 ml;
• Baileys liqueur - 25 ml.

Recipe: Mix the ingredients in a shaker, then pour into a pile. You can drink in one gulp or sips.

Mad Dog

8. "Jagerita".

An interesting combination with a unique taste.

Ingredients:

• tequila - 15 ml;
• liqueur Cointreau (Cointreau) - 15 ml;
• Jägermeister - 15 ml;
• lime juice - 20 ml;
• ice - 200 grams.

Recipe: mix all ingredients except ice in a shaker, pour into a glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge. Drink through a straw.

Yagerita

9. "Sandbläser (Sand blaster)".

A cocktail in which Jägermeister with cola is complemented with rum. Lovers of refreshing drinks and Coca-Cola will like it.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 50 ml;
• light rum - 20 ml;
• cola (or pepsi) - 100 ml;
• ice - 150 ml.

Recipe: fill a tall glass with ice, pour in Jägermeister with rum, slowly add cola (a lot of foam will appear), mix. Garnish with a lime wedge. Drink in sips or through a straw.

Sandblaser

10. "Explosive Jaeger".

The cocktail recipe was invented in Russia, it turned out that it is very tasty to drink Jägermeister with vodka, and if you add an energy drink, you get an explosive mixture.

Ingredients:

• Jägermeister - 30 ml;
• vodka - 20 ml;
• ice - 5-6 cubes.
• Red Bull - 250 ml.

Recipe: mix all the ingredients in a glass with ice cubes, drink in one gulp.

Explosive Jaeger

Of all the bitter German tinctures, it was the Jagermeister liqueur that managed to become a symbol of Germany, displacing the world-famous beer from the pedestal. More than fifty components, a strictly classified recipe, an unusual advertising campaign that linked the drink in the minds of the masses with the music of rebel rockers - all this made the frankly brutal and bitter drink popular all over the world. The Americans, to soften the taste of German herbal liquor, came up with an automatic machine that cools the drink to sub-zero temperatures. And in Europe, cocktails are prepared from Jägermeister, sometimes simply stunning in their effect.

Composition and preparation technology

The German Jägermeister liqueur is made up of alcohol, sugar and 56 different herbs, roots, fruits and spices. Producers strictly keep the secret complete recipe of their offspring, but some of the components are still open to the public. So:

• alcohol;
• water;
• sugar;
• caramel;
• peels of bitter oranges;
• cardamom;
• anise;
• cinnamon;
• ginger.

This composition is reliable and is not hidden. Idle tasters and connoisseurs recognized additional ingredients in the complex taste of the drink:

• liquorice;
• blueberry;
• saffron;
• rhubarb;
• juniper;
• ginseng.

The reliability of the second list is doubtful, it is based on rumors and conjectures. The remaining 44 components are a secret with seven seals.

No one makes secrets from the cooking technology.

1. A set of herbs and roots is infused in an alcohol solution for 6 months.

2. The tincture is filtered and again left for six months to “ripen”.

3. Thorough filtration again.

4. Sugar, caramel, alcohol and water are added to the finished infusion (or balm) to get the desired strength.

5. Ready liquor is bottled.

The process of maceration (infusion) takes place exclusively in oak barrels, and the bottles into which the liquor is poured must be made of dark green glass. Fortress Jägermeister not less than 35 degrees. Despite the presence of sugar and caramel, the calorie content of the drink is low, which attracts ladies who watch their figure.

How to drink and what to mix with

The classic way to drink the famous herbal liqueur is in its pure form from tiny glasses for one sip. The correct Jägermeister should be very cold (the bottle is kept in the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving). Only in this case, its natural bitterness is dulled, and the taste is revealed most fully.

Jägermeister-based cocktails are different unusual taste and freshness. The most sophisticated of them are recognized:

• Berry night - herbal liqueur (30 ml), raspberry liqueur (20 ml), lime juice (20 ml), fresh raspberries(4-5 berries), ice cubes, carbonated lemonade, mint leaf (garnish);
• Egerita - Jägermeister (20 ml), orange liqueur (20 ml), lime juice (20 ml), tequila (40 ml), crushed ice;
• Jaeger ginger - liquor (40 ml), lime (quarter), fresh cucumber(2 thin slices), ginger beer (300 ml);
• Twilight - chocolate liqueur(15 ml) and Jägermeister (30 ml);
• Black blood - Blue curacao (50 ml), herbal liqueur (20 ml), sprite (25 ml), ice;
• Mirage - Cointreau, Baileys, mint liqueurs - in equal parts (15 ml each), Jägermeister (10 ml).

The popular blend of herbal bitters with beer is not a drink for beginners. Similar delights are served in the bars of northern Europe, especially in demand in Finland. The effect is lethal.

When the question arises: “What to eat with a liqueur of 56 herbs?” There is only one answer - a slice of orange sprinkled with cinnamon. This is an alcoholic classic. As for cocktails, no additional appetizer is usually required. Interestingly, pure Jägermeister is drunk at the end of a meal, but liquor-based mixtures are excellent aperitifs that increase appetite.

Cook at home

It is almost impossible to make an exact copy of Jägermeister liquor at home, the full composition is classified, and the technology is painfully complicated. But some semblance of a drink can be created with your own hands.

Ingredients needed to create a special herbal and spicy bouquet:

• oak bark - 1 pinch;
• a bag of anise - 6 grams;
• a bag of star anise;
• cinnamon, rosemary, cumin - one pinch each;
• cloves - 1 bud;
• black pepper - 3 peas;
• coriander, thyme - a pinch;
• three slices of lemon;
• dried raspberries - a tablespoon;
• dried blueberries - a tablespoon;
• vodka - 750 ml;
• granulated sugar - 125 grams;
• water - 125 grams.

The cooking process is not difficult.

1. Place all dry ingredients in liter jar, pour vodka and seal tightly.

2. Infuse for two weeks in a dark place, vigorously shaking the jar daily.

3. Prepare syrup - mix sugar with water and heat, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved.

4. Pass the finished tincture through a gauze filter, add chilled syrup and mix thoroughly.

5. Pour the finished liquor into a dark glass bottle, cork tightly and place in the freezer of the refrigerator.

Liquor can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.

From St. Hubert to Nazi Goering - the history of liquor

Jagermeister is the head huntsman (sometimes they translate "old", which is wrong). The drink was offered to the public by an old and respected company, which was established at the end of the 19th century as a manufacturer of vinegar. The vinegar story ended quickly when the owner of the production, Wilhelm Mast, realized that alcohol would bring much more income to the company.
Herbal liquor called Jägermeister was invented by the son of the founder of the company, Kurt Mast. An avid hunter and nature lover, he studied old recipes, collected information about ancient balms and healing tinctures. The search for the optimal composition took a decade, and the search for the optimal bottle shape took almost five years.

In 1935, the Jägermeister went on sale. The drink was positioned as a warming liquor for hunters. The packaging corresponded to the content: the bottle was flat (fitted comfortably in a breast pocket) and it was difficult to break it.
A year earlier, "Nazi No. 2" Hermann Goering proclaimed himself "the chief hunter of the Third Reich." Liqueur even began to be called "Goering's schnapps."

To draw more attention to the new product, Mast placed on the label an image of a deer with a cross between its horns. This symbol was well known in Germany. It is associated with a touching story that happened to one of the Frankish nobles - Hubert of Liege. The brave knight loved deer hunting more than anything in the world. He killed dozens of unfortunate animals, not for the sake of food, but solely out of sporting interest. One day, a beautiful deer with branched horns came out of the forest, right under the arrow of a nobleman. A Christian cross shone between the horns ... Hubert regarded this as a sign from above and left the light, went to the monastery. Later, Hubert became a bishop, did a lot for the church, and after his death was canonized.

History has a very conditional relationship to herbal liquor, however, it is Saint Hubert who is considered the patron saint of hunting and the hunters themselves.

Jägermeister herbal liquor gained international fame in the mid-70s of the last century. Producers of strong male drink began to sponsor world tours of rock musicians and Formula 1 races. It did not work out with sports - alcohol did not go well with a healthy lifestyle. But a bottle with a deer on the label in the hands of hairy guys in leather pants looked very logical.

Today Jägermeister occupies an honorable position in the top ten most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. It is exported to 80 countries of the world, and the liquor itself has been one of the most recognizable symbols of Germany for more than 30 years.