The Jager Bomb

Welcome back fellow mixers! Today we begin with a simple Jagermeister special. Today, we will be concocting the favored JagerBomb!  A little known fact about the JagerBomb is that in german-speaking countries, the “Turbojager” or ‘Flying Hirsch” (Flying Stag). Flying is derived from Redbull’s slogan “Red Bull gives you wings” and “Stag” originates in the Jagermeister logo. Also, in Finland, it is called an “Akkuhappo” meaning Battery Acid.

Now onto the mixture!

The following ingredients are needed:

4 oz. of Red Bull

Jagermeister

Step #1:

Pour the Red Bull into a Pub glass

Step #2:

Take a shot glass and pour the Jagermeister into it

Step #3:

Drop the shot glass full of Jager into the glass of RedBull

Step #4;

CONSUME!!

JagerBombs are a great addition to any gathering. As a warning though, please drink this cocktail responsibly. This simply being the fact that you’re mixing a stimulant (Red Bull) and a depressant (jager) at the same time. Doing this has very clashing effect. Before signing out,  one last little fact about the Jagerbomb that I found very interesting.  Originally, the Jagerbomb recipe involved Jagermeister and BEER! I mean…beer and liquor mix!?...Together? Count me out. Glad someone decided to experiment with energy drinks…lol! Well until next mixers, HAPPY MIXING!

The German Blitzkrieg - Jagermeister

Welcome back my followers to another exciting issue of Mixers for your mixer! This week we are temporarily shifting gears from Whiskey moving to a very unique and interesting liquor. Today we’ll take a look into Jagermeister.

Jagermesiter...hmmm delicious

A Brief History

Jagermeister, or better known as Jager, can find its roots across the Atlantic Ocean in Wolfenbuttel, Germany. The history itself starts with Curt Mast.  Curt Mast was a hunting enthusiast. He was the original distiller of Jagermeister. This wondrous liquor was originally developed to be used as a digestif and as a cough remedy.  A digestif is a strong alcoholic drink that is usually served after a meal. The belief is that it helps in the digestion process.

Jager’s Composition

Jager is a type of liqueur called Krauterlikor (meaning herbal liqeur).  In total, there are 56 herbs, fruits, roots, and spices. Some of these ingredients include the following:

• Citrus Peel
• Licorice
• Anise
• Poppy Seeds
• Saffron
• Ginger
• Juniper Berries
• Ginseng

Distillation Process

The ingredients contained in Jagermeister are first grounded. Then the grounded mix is then mixed into a container full of water and alcohol from a range of 2 to 3 days. After this time, this mixture is filtered and stored in oak barrels for about a year. When the year has passed, the liqueur is filtered again. After this second filtration process, the mixture is further mixed with sugar, caramel, alcohol, and water. This new mixture is filtered for a third and final time before it is finally bottled.

On a side note, the producer recommends that the liqueur be kept on ice and served cold.  Also, there have been rumors that this spirit contains deer or elk blood in it. However, it’s been proven that it doesn’t. I’m looking forward to creating numerous drinks and sending my taste buds a on a wild and crazy adventure! For my next drink, use the photo below to predict what I have in store for you in the next post. Until next time mixers, Happy Mixing!!

What possible mixed drink could I possibly be coming up with next?

Everyone still getting pickled!

Welcome back my fellow readers to another issue of Mixers for your Mixer! As you may know, the last drink was centered around pickles and a drink called "Getting Pickled". My curiosity got the best and I decided to begin my quest on to find more mixed-drinks that involve pickled juice in some way. After some researching, I came across a similar recipe for it called a Pickletini.

A Pickletini takes a pickled twist on a old-time classic mixer. Try to think of this drink as a martini but with pickle juice alongside of the vodka instead.

Now let's get our mixin started!

The following is a list of ingredients for this mixer:

3 oz. Vodka (I prefer Smiroff or Grey Goose)
2 oz. Pickle Juice
Ice (Crushed)

Step #1;
Place ice into a martini shaker

Step #2:
Pour the Vodka and Pickle Juice in to the shaker. Shake repeatedly several times.

Step #3:
Pour content into a martini glass. Garnish with a dill pickle.

This is a unique drink in every way you can think. Depending on the vodka that is used, this drink can either be smooth or harsh (not too bad). In my opinion, this is one of those that you need to try just experience something new. In that light, I highly recommend to you to at least give this drink a try. Stay tuned for more mixed-drinks coming your way. Next time, we will be taking a look into Jagermeister, the mad bomber of liquor.  Until next, Happy Mixing!

Did someone just get pickled?

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Mixers for you Mixer! Spring Break has come and gone for now, and now is the time to fill you all in on some of the most interesting mix drinks I was able to try while on break. As a sports fan, its only natural to visit a sports bar of some kind during a sporting event. During a hockey game this past week, I decided to meet a few friends at the local Hooter's of Lake Norman, NC. After about a period of play, we decided to start ordering a few drinks. Looking through their mixed-drink menu, I came across shooter that was called "Getting Pickled". At first, I thought this was a some kind of joke, but after asking around, it apparently was real. Considering that whiskey is the drink of the week and kind of a new drink to me, I though I would give it a try.

"Getting Pickled" is a simple shooter that consists of the following ingredients:
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Pickle Juice

Step #1:
Pour a double-shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey into a small glass

A true Irish whiskey

Step #2;
In a separate glass, pour 3 oz. of pickle juice into it.

Just what I like to chase liquor with

From my experience, the Jameson whiskey has such a smooth texture and flavor, it seems a little much to chase it with pickle juice, but it is part of the drink mix. I'm looking forward to finding more interesting mixers out there. Below you can find a small video on Jameson Irish whiskey. Until next mixers, Happy Mixing!

The Tennessee Titan - Whiskey

Welcome back fellow mixers to Mixers for your Mixer! Now we’ve dealt with mixed drinks that revolve around Vodka. Now we’ll take a trip to the heart of the American Appalachians where we’ll get into one of my favorite spirits for any occasion, Whiskey.

A Brief History of Whiskey

The distillation of Whiskey can be dated as far back as 2000 BC in Mesopotamia.  However, aromas and perfumes were distilled instead of alcohol. The distillation of whiskey as an alcoholic spirit didn’t occur until around the 15^th century in Ireland and Scotland. Whiskey during this point in time was created for medicinal purposes. During this time, the distillation was still in infancy; therefore, the spirits that were produced were very raw and potent.

Over the centuries, the process of distillation has evolved into something marvelous. Now, even though most whiskey is still very potent in nature, it’s now more refine and smooth in texture.

There is a large variety of Whiskey out there. The following is a  list of the different types of Whiskey available:

• Malt Whiskey  - Made primarily from malted barley
• Bourbon Whiskey  - Made from any other type of grains
• Corn Whiskey – Made from a mash that contains 80% corn
• Rye Whiskey – Consists of  at least 51% rye
• Wheat Whiskey – Consists of at least 51% wheat

These varieties, when distilled in America, must be distilled to no more than 80% alcohol by volume and must be aged in new charred-oak casks.

Crown Royal, a smooth and tasteful Canadian Whiskey

Well, I hope you enjoyed the small history lesson on Whiskey. I’m very excited to dive head first into this wonderful alcoholic spirit. Until next time mixers…Happy Mixing!

The Cranberry and Vodka

Welcome back fellow mixers to Mixers for your Mixers! For today's delicious drink, we will visit the simple mixture of Cranberry and Vodka. This simple yet delicious cocktail is usually famous for being consumed by women during "that" time of the month and for the low calories that it has. Another name for this mixture is a Cape Cod (when garnished to a lime).

For this mixed drink you need the following ingredients:

1 oz. of your favorite vodka (for me....Smirnoff Blue Label)
4oz of OceanSpray (or preferred brand) Cranberry juice
1 Lime (optional)

Step #1:
Pour 1 oz. of vodka into a glass filled with a few cubes of ice.

Step #2:
Mix in 4 oz. of cranberry juice

Step #3 (optional):
Place a small wedge of lime on the small rim of the glass to add a little decal to your drink

After mixing the proper ingredients together, you wind up a great addition to any mixer. Once you get a taste of it, you'll experience a great beverage that is memorable yet semi-sweet. This cocktail suitable for those who prefer a solid drink of liquor and those who prefer a fruity drinks. A great addition to this mixed would be to add a cranberry-flavored 7-UP soda twist into this. You simply split the amount of cranberry juice and then add the difference with the 7-UP. It helps put a little extra zing to the mixture. I hope that this post helps you all with your mixer needs. Until next time, HAPPY MIXING!

The Russian Riot - Jello Shots

Welcome back everyone to Mixers for your Mixer! For today's mixture, I've decided to go with a classic staple that will be a great addition to any mixer. Today, we discuss the creation of Jello Shots. For this recipe, you'll the following ingredients:

• 1 6 oz. of your favotrite flavor
• 3 - 3 1/2 cups of water  (2 cups boiled, 1 cup chilled)
• 10 oz. of you favorite brand of vodka, chilled

Follow the steps below to create your own batch of Jello shots:

Step #1:
Add two cups of water to your pot and set it on the burner.

Step #2:
Once the water has come to a boil, take the pot off of the burner. Then add to it your favorite flavor of Jello gelatin and slowly begin to stir. Stir the mixture until the gelatin has completely dissolved.

Step #3:
Once the gelatin has completely dissolved in the water, add in 1 cup of chilled water into the mixture. Still for a least one minute.

Step #4:
Add 10 oz. of your favorite vodka and stir into the mixture.

Step#5:
Pour 1 oz. of the mixture into a 2 oz. ramekin (or preferred size of serving container).

Step #6:
Place tops on the containers and place them in the freezer for 4 hours or until solidified.

After following these steps, you should wind up with delicious jello shots. These scrumptious delights should be a blast at any social event regardless of what flavor you choose to use. If you feel like getting crazy with this mixture, you could always try layering a few of favorite flavors on top of each. All you need to do is repeat the above and slowing layer each one at a time. Thank you for visiting this post and I look forward to any suggestions that you may have for future mixers.

Until then, HAPPY MIXING!!!