Frozen Jägerita
A bitter and sour aperitif & bitters cocktail ∙ Blend ∙ 4 min ∙ 15.1% ABV ∙
The Frozen Jägerita is a blended Margarita riff of German herbal amaro such as Jägermeister, triple sec, lime juice and sugar syrup with crushed ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Blend all ingredients with a 2/3 full 6 oz scoop of crushed ice: German amaro (e.g., Jägermeister) 45 mlTriple sec 20 mlLime juice 20 mlSugar syrup 15 ml
- Pour into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wheel
Tips
- Blend just until smooth and pour it straight into the chilled glass; don't strain it, because the slush is the drink.
History
The Frozen Jägerita is a blended version of the Jägerita, a Margarita riff that swaps tequila for Jägermeister. David Cordoba created the Jägerita and made it at a 2008 bar-industry gathering in London. Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler was among the industry guests who tried it, and he later wrote about the drink, helping spread it to American bars. In 2014, Cordoba turned his own creation into a frozen cocktail for the menu at 28 HongKong Street, the Singapore bar he helped open, giving rise to the Frozen Jägerita.
FAQ
What exactly is a Jägerita?
A Jägerita is a Margarita riff that swaps the tequila for a German herbal amaro like Jägermeister. This frozen version blends it with crushed ice until slushy and comes in at about 15% ABV.
How do you make a Jägerita at home?
For the frozen version, add 45 ml German amaro such as Jägermeister, 20 ml triple sec, 20 ml lime juice and 15 ml sugar syrup to a blender. Add two-thirds of a 6 oz scoop of crushed ice and blend until smooth. Pour it unstrained into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
What is the best garnish for a Jägerita?
A lime wheel. It matches the lime juice in the drink and adds a little citrus aroma.
