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The Jager Bomb is a popular party-starting shot. The classic Jager Bomb involves one shot (1.5 ounces) of Jägermeister and half of an 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull. Drop the shot of Jager into a highball glass of Red Bull, then drink the contents of the glass as the beverages mix together.[1] Pour a round of Jager Bombs for your friends to get the party started!
Steps
Preparing the Drink
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1Chill your Jägermeister. Put the bottle into the freezer or refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. The alcohol will not freeze, but it should reach a pleasantly cold serving temperature.
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2Pour the Jägermeister into a shot glass. For a standard Jager Bomb, you'll just need one shot's worth: 1.5 ounces. You can certainly take larger Jager Bombs, but this will also require more Red Bull.[2]Advertisement
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3Pour half a can of Red Bull into a highball glass. This is the recipe for a traditional Jager Bomb. Be aware that one 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull contains 80 mg of caffeine.
- Replace Red Bull with other sugary or caffeinated drinks. Try other brands of energy drink. Try replacing the Red Bull with grape juice or fruity soda products.[3]
Drinking the Jager Bomb
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1Drop the full shot glass into the cup of Red Bull. For the sake of the "ritual," make sure that everyone drops the shot in at the same time, and that everyone is ready to drink their Jager Bomb. Try making a toast or counting down (3.. 2... 1!) so that all of your friends are on the same page. Drop the shot in immediately before you drink.
- Drop the shot into the glass from directly above the rim of the glass. If you drop the shot glass from too high up, you will increase the risk of breaking the glass or spilling the drink.
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2Drink the Jager Bomb. Once you've dropped the shot into the Red Bull, raise the highball glass to your lips and drain the mixture. Drink all of the Red Bull and Jägermeister to complete the Jager Bomb. Put the highball glass back onto the table or counter to show that you're done.[4]
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3Take it slow. Once you drink your Jager Bomb, sit back and wait for the effects to hit your body. The alcohol and the caffeine should produce a unique stimulating effect that many people quite enjoy. That said: it is dangerous to consume excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol – especially when you are combining the two. The caffeine rush can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, making it seem like a great idea to drink more than you can safely handle.[5]
- If you are a teenager, try to limit yourself to 100mg of caffeine per day. Avoid drinking more than one or two Jager Bombs in a night.[6]
- Know the signs of caffeine overdose. Mild symptoms include jitters, restlessness, nervousness, rapid heart rate, nausea, and anxiety. You may experience heart palpitations, insomnia, and sweating. Severe overdose can result in dizziness, vomiting, and even cardiac arrest.[7]
Warnings
- Do not drop the shot glass from too high! You may end up splashing the drink all over the counter.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Never drink and drive.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not drink if underage and/or pregnant.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Shot glass
- Highball glass (about twice the size of your shot glass)
- Jägermeister (one shot or 1.5 ounces)
- Red Bull (half a can or ~4.2 ounces)
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References
- ↑ http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jager+bomb
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy0OEqb3eO8
- ↑ http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink6891.html
- ↑ http://www.drinknation.com/drink/jager-bomb
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/caffeine-and-alcohol.htm
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678
- ↑ http://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-overdose-facts-and-fiction
About This Article
To make a Jager bomb, first fill a shot glass with Jägermeister. Then, pour half a can of Red Bull into a separate glass. When you’re ready, carefully drop the shot of Jägermeister into the glass of Red Bull, and drink the Jager bomb until both glasses are empty. Red Bull is traditionally what’s in a Jager bomb drink, but you can also use other energy drinks, fruity soda, or beer. To learn other ways you can make a Jager bomb, like with soda or juice, keep reading!
