Who knew Jägermeister was good for more than just Jäger bombs? Well, we discovered how delicious the German spirit can be when mixed properly in craft cocktails. Earlier this week, the iconic alcohol brand, hosted a Spring Awakening soiree at The McKittrick Hotel, where it celebrated the spirit, along with the 56 ingredients it’s comprised of.
Guests were encouraged to weave their way through the venue and try all five of the creative cocktails that were being featured, all made by top New York City mixologists. Light bites circled the main room, as well as shots of Jäger. A full band performed onstage and different stations placed throughout the rooms allowed guests to learn about the aging process and different spices used in the spirit. Additionally, a full wall of herbs allowed party goers to pluck their herb of choice to be incorporated into their cocktails.
And these weren’t your average cocktails, either. Whether served in a vat of steaming dry ice or torched just prior to being served, these cocktails weren’t messing around. In fact, even those who aren’t partial to the strong taste of Jägermeister would love sipping on these refreshing ‘tails. Celebrate the season that keeps the sun shining and the drinks flowing with these tasty cocktails:
St. Hubertus Key
Created by Tyson Buhler, Death & Co
2 oz Jägermeister
1 oz Fresh Grapefruit juice
.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
.5 oz Luxardo maraschino
Shake, strain into a coupe, garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Into The Wild
Created by Lana Gailani, Seamstress
1 oz Jägermeister
1 oz Bols Genever
.25 oz Giffard abricot du roussillon
Tsp Demerara syrup
Tsp Lemon juice
Add 4-6 mint leaves, lemon, and Demerara to stirring vessel and muddle. Add apricot liqueur, Jägermeister and Genever and stir with ice. Double-strain over rocks into rocks glass.
Citrus Hunter
Created by Sother Teague, Amor Y Amargo
1.5 oz Jägermeister
1 oz Dry Curacao
.5 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a salt and ginger rimmed rocks glass.
Alpine Traverse
Created by Erin Sullivan, The Third Man
1 oz Jägermeister
1 oz Cocchi Americano
1 oz Aperol
2-3 drops of Falernum
Green Chartreuse Spray
Stir together Jägermeister, Cocchi, and Aperol. Pour into test tube. Add 2-3 drops of Falernum from eye dropper. Using spray bottle of chartreuse and blow torch, light chartreuse on fire over beaker.
Spice Trader
Created by Brian Miller
1 ½ oz Jägermeister
1 dash Angostura bitters
½ oz Cana Brava rum
½ oz Don’s Spices #4
½ oz Don’s Spices #2
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz fresh orange juice
Shake with 3 ice cubes & strain into a highball glass over crushed ice & place in a double old fashioned glass with dry ice. Garnish with a long orange twist and add hot water to the dry ice.
Knockout Punch
Created By Andy Seymour, Liquid Productions
1 oz Jägermeister
½ oz Applejack
1 oz Dry Riesling
1 ¼ oz apple juice
¼ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
Combine all ingredients with ice.
Twisted Talk: How do you drink Jägermeister? Will you test out any of these cocktails? Discuss below!
