Jäger Old-Fashioned
A bitter and sweet aperitif & bitters cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 28.5% ABV ∙
The Jäger Old-Fashioned is a stirred Old Fashioned of German amaro such as Jägermeister and bourbon, with maple syrup and chocolate bitters.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: German amaro (e.g., Jägermeister) 40 mlBourbon 20 mlMaple syrup 5 mlChocolate bitters 3 dashes
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use it as a garnish, along with a maraschino cherry on a skewer
Tips
- Add the chocolate bitters one dash at a time and taste; they're strong, and a heavy hand quickly drowns out the 5 ml of maple.
History
The Jäger Old-Fashioned was created in 2017 by Florian Beuren, then Jägermeister's UK brand ambassador, as a way to reposition the herbal liqueur as a mixing spirit rather than a shot. The drink pairs Jägermeister with whiskey, maple syrup, and chocolate bitters, building on the format of the Old Fashioned.
The Old Fashioned itself is one of the oldest named cocktail styles, reflecting the original 1800s definition of a cocktail as spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. It is often traced to Louisville's Pendennis Club around 1880, a story that cocktail historians have since called into question. The Jäger Old-Fashioned keeps that basic spirit-sugar-bitters structure but makes Jägermeister the larger share of the base, with bourbon in support, giving the drink an herbal, bittersweet edge.
FAQ
What is a Jäger Old-Fashioned made with?
40 ml German amaro such as Jägermeister and 20 ml bourbon, sweetened with 5 ml maple syrup and seasoned with 3 dashes of chocolate bitters.
Is a Jäger Old-Fashioned shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Stirring chills and lightly dilutes the spirits without aerating them, keeping the drink clear and dense the way an old-fashioned-style cocktail should be.
What glass is a Jäger Old-Fashioned served in?
An old-fashioned glass, strained over fresh ice and garnished with an orange twist and a maraschino cherry on a skewer.
