Jägerbomb

Jägerbomb

Cocktail
File:Jägerbomb.jpg A shot of Jägermeister being dropped into Red Bull, creating a jägerbomb.
Type	Mixed drink
Served	Neat: undiluted and without ice
Standard drinkware	A pub glass and a shot glass.
Commonly used ingredients	one can or one half can of Red Bull, and one shot (1 part) of Jägermeister
Preparation	see the article

The Jägerbomb, or occasionally Jagbomb is a cocktail combining one shot of Jägermeister dropped into a glass of an energy drink, usually Red Bull. It is referred to as a "Jäger-Bull" in German speaking countries, as well as in English bars. In Austria it is called "Flying Hirsch", where Hirsch means deer in German and is inspired by the Jägermeister logo and the "Flying" is derived from the Red Bull slogan "Red Bull gives you wings". Jägerbombs may be called "Bull Blasters", and the term 'bomb shots' can also refer to many different combinations of energy drinks and liquor.

The origin of the drink is uncertain, and little to no evidence exists as to its inventor(s).

Commercial preparation

A Jägerbomb is usually sold as a can of Red Bull (250mL) or half-can of Red Bull (125mL) tipped into a glass, separately accompanied by the shot of Jägermeister. The Jägermeister may then be dropped into the glass at the drinker's discretion.

Preparation of multiple Jagerbombs

Where multiple jägerbombs have been ordered, it is common to serve them in such a fashion whereby glasses of Red Bull are lined up with an empty glass at one end. The shots of Jägermeister are then balanced on the lips of the glasses, and then starting from the empty-glass end, the shots are consecutively knocked into the glasses. This may be done one-by-one, or, should the bartender have positioned the shot glasses close enough together, the first shot glass to be knocked may knock the subsequent shot glass in as it falls, which in turn knocks the third and so on to create a domino effect. This type of practice is common in the preparation of many cocktails where some degree of theatre is used to create a spectacle.

Effects on the consumer

The effects of jägerbombs are held to be different from that of other alcoholic beverages. The reason is attributed to the counter-balancing effect of the caffeine, or (taurine, guarana) of the energy drink with the depressant effect that alcohol has on the body's central nervous system. Entering a state of intoxication where a jägerbomb or jägerbombs have been consumed, the immediate effects of intoxication (specifically; drowsiness and lethargy) are to some extent masked, and people often claim to act more recklessly than they would otherwise and can party on later into the night.

Variations

• The "BuckBomb" (Jäger BB) involves dropping a shot of Jägermeister into half pint of "buckfast tonic wine"
• The "KFK" (Kerry Fucking King) or "Thrasherbomb" Named after the guitarist of Slayer, the KFK replaces Red Bull with Goldschläger.
• In South Africa, Jägerbombs are also served in a cup (widely known as a Jägerbomb cup); a shorter glass in which a shot glass is placed, thus creating an inner and an outer reservoir. In the inner reservoir (i.e. the shot glass), a shot of Jägermeister is poured, while the Red Bull is poured outside, separating the two. The contents of the cup are then consumed in the same fashion as a shot. Also, several bars around the Johannesburg area employ "Jagerpigs", models who serve and promote Jägerbombs.
• A more alcoholic variation of the Jägerbomb, sometimes known as an "Atomic Bomb", is made when the Jägermeister is dropped into a glass of "Vodka Battery" or the popular "energy drink" HI-NRG. "Smirnoff Ice Double Black with guarana" can be used and is sometimes referred to as a "Black Bomb". All of these energy drinks are already 1 standard drink.
• The "Reverse Jägerbomb" or sometimes called a "Suicide Bomb", "Jäger Suicide", or "Jäger Nuke" is prepared conversly; a shot of red bull is dropped into a glass of Jägermeister, and is predominantly Australian.
• The "Boitano Bomb" in which the Red Bull is replaced with Cocaine energy drink, now sold under the name No Name Energy Drink.
• The "Cherrybomb" where a shot of cherry vodka is used in place of the shot of Jägermeister.
• In Michigan, the "Emil-bomb" is a variation with 1 shot Jagermeister and 1 shot Rip-It.
• The "Bull-Meister" where the ice cold shot of Jägermeister is placed within a half can of Red Bull to which a shot of ice cold vodka has already been added. This variation has its origins in England during the early 21st Century, and has recently spread across Europe - specifically Austria, and further afield (namely Canada).
• The "Detto Bomb" in which a shot of Jäger is dropped into a glass of rootbeer.
• The 'TK' (Tom Kite) Named after the legendary golfer of the late 80's and early 90's the drink is a Double Vodka- Red Bull, with a shot of Jager dropped into the glass. Predominantly drunk in the Fife and Lothians region of Scotland by university golf teams. Also known as a Jager-Turbo in Ireland
• The "Nuclear Sludge" in which the Red Bull is replaced with Sprite.
• The "U-båt" (submarine in Norwegian) in which the Red Bull is replaced with beer.
• The "Mountain Meister" replaces the Red Bull with Mountain Dew.
• The "Guava Bomb" replaces the red bull with rockstar guava.
• The "Flying Hirsch", as it is known in Austria and Switzerland, is often served using a 20ml miniature bottle of Jäger put inside a tall glass that contains a small amount of Red Bull. The Jäger pours out of the miniature bottle and mixes with the Red Bull as you drink the resulting mouthfull.
• The "Chuck Jäger" is a humorous variation in which the shot of Jägermeister is dropped into a glass of Woodchuck Hard Apple Cider. Upon consuming the beverage, the drinker is required to emphatically yell "Sonic Boom!" This is a reference to Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier.
• The "15Fun" ("One-Fifty-Fun"), a similar, but stronger drink in which Bacardi 151 and Rockstar (drink) ("Juiced" Flavor) is used instead.
• The "Sakebomb" uses a glass of Japanese sake with Red Bull. Although it was invented in a viral video (My New Haircut: Asian Edition) based on another viral video (My New Haircut), which claims to popularize the Jagerbomb.
• The "A Bomb" is a variation on the Jagerbomb using Absinthe in place of Jägermeister.
• The "Silvo Bomb" uses black Sambuca in a glass of Smirnoff Double Black, with added Grenadine.

Controversy

Jägerbomb's popularity in Australia has caused scrutiny. Manly and Newcastle have banned Jägerbombs from being sold in nightclubs and pubs on the basis that they encourage binging and irresponsible behavior in youth. During the Schoolies period on the Victorian Surf Coast, Jägerbombs were banned in a lot of pubs due to similar reasons as above. The sale of Red Bull was also limited to 4 per person each day to help curb the massive consumption of Jägerbombs. The stronger variations of the Jägerbomb, such as the aforementioned "Bull-Meister", have been banned from several bars and clubs in Austin, Texas.