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FAQs

Is Jägermeister legal? ›

Jägermeister is intended for adults of legal purchase age who choose to drink.

Jagermeister is a potently-flavored herbal alcohol, full of spices and herbs that may offer health benefits However, the alcohol content in Jagermeister can also create health complications for people with certain medical conditions.

If the bottle is sealed tightly and kept out of sunlight and temperature extremes, it should last indefinitely. If you're really picky, you can use wine preserver spray which prevents oxidation of the bottle's remaining contents.

Developed in 1934 by Wilhelm and Curt Mast, it has an alcohol by volume of 35% (61 degrees proof, or US 70 proof). The recipe has not changed since its creation and continues to be served in its signature green glass bottle. It is the flagship product of Mast-Jägermeister SE headquartered in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.

I can also report that there are no opiates or elk's blood in the recipe. For most of its 131-year history in Germany, Jagermeister had been an after-dinner digestif. I've always been fascinated by how Americans have turned that tradition on its head by making it a shooter.

Jagermeister is not for the faint of heart. The full-bodied beverage can transform a fully sober party-goer into a crazed drunken animal with only a few shots.

Wearing a bold crimson flush, Jägermeister was originally used as a digestive and anti-inflammatory treatment for chronic cough, eczema, and stomach illnesses. While many of us know by way of shots, Jägermeister is a popular after-dinner sip in Germany, taken to aid digestion.

Jägermeister typically has an alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage of around 35%, making it slightly lower in alcohol content compared to many types of vodka and tequila. Vodka typically has an ABV ranging from 35% to 50%, although some premium vodkas may have higher alcohol content.

Sure! As explained in the article above, that's a possibility. Jager is a unique blend of flavors and is best served chilled straight up, over ice, or straight from the bottle. I personally like to keep a bottle in the freezer and serve it as cold as possible.

1 Place the Jägermeister bottle in the freezer compartment. It will not freeze because of its alcohol content. Keep it in the freezer until ready to serve. You can set the freezer to maximum power to ensure that the drink will be cool as at the recommended temperature, but storing it at normal temperature will suffice.

Should jager be refrigerated? ›

Like Jagermeister, Baileys Irish Cream and other sweetened liqueurs are best kept in the refrigerator. "Baileys and other similar liqueurs generally don't need to be refrigerated, but they absolutely can be. A lot of people prefer that sweet style of spirit at a colder temperature," said Caporale.

Myth 2: Alcoholic spirits can treat the symptoms

Hot toddy and Jägermeister are commonly touted as effective treatments for a sore throat or blocked sinuses. Despite the grandiose amount of anecdotal evidence, it is unclear whether either drink are effective for treating coughs and sniffles.

Ingredients in Jägermeister, particularly anise and cloves, are rich in eugenol, an anti-inflammatory compound. Eugenol has the ability to prevent inflammatory responses in the body. Additionally, clove oils in the drink may potentially prevent arthritis and heart diseases.

Beer. Beer is the most consumed alcohol in the world. In fact, after water and tea, beer is actually the most popular drink in the world. According to reports, in the 2022 brewing year, global beer production ended up increasing slightly year-on-year by 1.3% to 1.89 billion hectolitres.

Despite its notorious status, the Jäger bomb is not a very strong drink. Its alcohol content is just 7 percent ABV (14 proof), or slightly stronger than the average beer. As many people can attest, it can lead to a vicious hangover, though.

Jägermeister liqueur's sales volume in the U.S. 2013-2022

Jägermeister recorded volume sales about 1.4 million 9 liter cases in the United States in 2022.

Jägermeister has been sold ever since 1935. Due to the unique character of the natural ingredients used to create this drink, it was initially marketed as an efficient cough remedy, as well as a treatment for digestive problems.

“We all know—or in some cases, remember—that Jägermeister is great as an ice-cold shot, but it's nice as a sipper, in a Hot Toddy or as a modifier in twists on classic co*cktails,” says Wolf.