Dark, spicy Jägermeister meets cold orange juice and something surprising happens: the herbal bitterness softens, the juice tastes deeper, and the whole glass turns a warm amber. It is a two-ingredient drink, which means both ingredients have to be good and very cold.
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5½ ozorange juice freshly squeezed or good not-from-concentrate juice
Garnish: Orange slice · Ice: Ice cubes
Method
Fill a highball glass to the top with ice cubes.
Pour in the chilled Jägermeister.
Top with orange juice and give it one or two gentle stirs with a bar spoon.
Garnish with an orange slice on the rim or in the glass.
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Jägermeister Orange
Taste
Bittersweet and herbal with anise, ginger and cinnamon notes, lifted by juicy orange. Light to medium in strength and easy to drink, so pace yourself.
History and origin
Jägermeister comes from Wolfenbüttel in Lower Saxony, where the Mast family business has produced it since the 1930s. The liqueur is bottled at 35% ABV and flavoured with 56 herbs, fruits, roots and spices, and it spent decades as a digestif sipped at room temperature before bars began serving it ice cold as a shot.
The Jägermeister Orange has no documented inventor. It belongs to the family of simple spirit and juice highballs that became standard in German bars, clubs and at home parties, alongside Wodka O and Korn Orange. Orange juice is a natural partner here: its acidity and fruit sugar round off the liqueur's bitter, liquorice and citrus peel notes.
Bartender tips
Keep Jägermeister in the freezer: at around minus 18 degrees its sweetness is less obvious and the drink stays colder for longer.
Freshly squeezed orange juice gives a brighter, less sugary drink; a squeeze of lemon or lime helps if your juice tastes flat.
For a stronger herbal note, go to 50 ml Jägermeister and 150 ml juice; for a lighter drink, 30 ml is plenty.
Variations
Jägermeister Mule (twist)
Replace the orange juice with ginger beer, add 10 ml lime juice and serve in a copper mug.
Jäger Tonic (twist)
Top 40 ml Jägermeister with tonic water and garnish with an orange slice for a drier, more bitter highball.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is a Jägermeister Orange?
With 40 ml of a 35% liqueur and 160 ml juice, the drink ends up at roughly 6 to 7% ABV, a little stronger than most beers.
What is the best ratio?
One part Jägermeister to four parts orange juice is the usual balance. Use one to three if you want the herbs to stand out more.
Can I use orange soda instead of juice?
Yes, it works and adds bubbles, but it makes the drink much sweeter. Choose a less sweet orange soda or add a squeeze of fresh citrus.
