Jäger Tonic
Description
Jäger Tonic is a modern cocktail combining Germany's traditional herbal liqueur Jägermeister with tonic water. The complex depth of 56 herbs perfectly matches the quinine bitterness of tonic water, satisfying sophisticated adult palates. A standard combination beloved in Europe, it's particularly perfect for evening relaxation.
Origin
Country of Origin: Germany （1980年代）
While Jägermeister itself was born in Germany in 1935, the Jäger Tonic combination emerged in European bars in the 1980s. To make Jägermeister's complex herbal flavors accessible to more people, bartenders paired it with approachable tonic water, creating a new cocktail culture.
Birth Date Meaning
A lyrical soul with urban sophistication
The complex depth of 56 herbs harmonized with the refined bitterness of tonic water expresses the sophisticated sensibility that colors urban nights
Famous Quotes
- "The finest herbal liqueur is born by those who have a hunter's heart" - German proverb
Trivia
- Jägermeister, launched in 1935, has maintained its 56-herb recipe unchanged for over 70 years
- In Germany, it's known as the 'hunter's medicinal liqueur' and kept in households like Japan's Yomeishu
- The stag on the label comes from a 7th-8th century German legend of a man who saw spirits in deer antlers and became a cleric
- Jägermeister bottles take at least 16 hours per day to produce, and taste best when stored at -18°C
- Bartenders worldwide use it as a creative cocktail base, especially popular as a standard combination in Europe
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Jägermeister - 45-60 ml
- Tonic Water - 120-180 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass generously with ice
- Pour well-chilled Jägermeister
- Gently add tonic water to preserve carbonation
- Stir lightly with a bar spoon
- Squeeze lime wedge or lemon slice for aroma
- Garnish on the rim and add a straw
- Serve immediately