Jagermeister Is What Type Of Alcohol Exactly?

Jägermeister is a divisive beverage, and some aren’t sure exactly what it’s made of. At its most basic, Jägermeister is an herbal liqueur, as well as a digestif and Kräuterlikör.

Kräuterlikör, or half-bitter, is a term associated with a few herb-based European liqueurs, mostly German. True to the name, these herbaceous libations are bitter-sweet.

Jägermeister is a 70-proof spirit that comes from 56 herbs, fruits, and roots. These are ground and steeped together with water and alcohol, then filtered and put in oak barrels.

After a year of maturing, the drink is filtered and sweetened. While the recipe is secret, some prominent additions include caramel, licorice, citrus peel, ginger, and anise.

To get a true taste of Jägermeister, sip on it as a digestif to let those deep amber hues and herbaceous flavors shine. Its flavorful richness also makes it great for cocktails.