Jager Bomb
A legendary party shot that pairs the herbal complexity of chilled Jägermeister with the zippy energy of Red Bull. Drop the shot glass into a glass of energy drink, knock it back, and feel the immediate wave of sweet herbal flavor followed by a crisp, tingly rush.
For 1 serving
- prep
Chill the ingredients.
Place the Jägermeister and the Red Bull can in the refrigerator for at least an hour so they are properly cold before serving.
TIPIce-cold ingredients make the shot smoother and the drink far more refreshing. - prep
Pour the Jägermeister into a shot glass.
Measure 45ml of chilled Jägermeister and pour it carefully into a standard shot glass until full.
- prep
Pour the Red Bull into a rocks or highball glass.
Open the chilled Red Bull can and pour about 240ml into a rocks glass or highball glass, leaving some room at the top for the drop.
- assemble
Drop the shot and drink immediately.
Pick up the shot glass and gently drop it — glass and all — into the rocks glass of Red Bull. Grab the rocks glass and drink everything down in one go while the mixture is fizzing and cold.
TIPDrop from a low height to avoid splashing. Drink immediately — the Red Bull will fizz up fast.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Chill both ingredients for at least one hour; a cold Jäger Bomb is far smoother and more refreshing.
- 2Use a heavy-bottomed shot glass so it sinks cleanly into the Red Bull without floating.
- 3Pour the Jäger into the shot glass just before serving to keep it ice-cold.
- 4Drop the shot glass from just above the rim to minimize splashing and lost carbonation.
- 5Drink the entire mixture in one continuous chug while the energy drink is still fizzing for the best mouthfeel.
- 6Wipe the outside of the shot glass dry before dropping to prevent dilution from condensation drips.
- 7Serve in a tall highball glass to allow room for the drop and reduce overflow.
Adapt it for your goals.
Low-sugar
Swap full-sugar Red Bull for a sugar-free or zero version to cut calories and reduce sweetness while keeping the same buzzy effect.
herbal twistHerbal twist
Substitute Jägermeister with another herbal amaro like Fernet-Branca or Unicum for a more bitter, complex profile.
citrus popCitrus pop
Replace half the Red Bull with chilled club soda and add a squeeze of fresh lime for a brighter, less syrupy version.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Moderate Caffeine Boost
Red Bull provides a caffeine lift to help with alertness and energy, though intake should be moderated due to high sugar content.
Herbal Antioxidants
Jägermeister is made from 56 herbs, roots, and fruits, some of which contain antioxidant compounds, though benefits are negated by alcohol.
Low Calorie Count Per Serving
A single Jager Bomb contains roughly 200–220 calories from the alcohol and sweetened energy drink, making it a moderate- calorie indulgence compared to heavy cocktails.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, any citrus- or berry-flavored energy drink works, but the classic pairing is original Red Bull for its balanced sweetness and taurine kick.
