How to Make a Jager Bomb

Preparing the Drink

Chill your Jägermeister. Put the bottle into the freezer or refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. The alcohol will not freeze, but it should reach a pleasantly cold serving temperature.

Pour the Jägermeister into a shot glass. For a standard Jager Bomb, you'll just need one shot's worth: 1.5 ounces. You can certainly take larger Jager Bombs, but this will also require more Red Bull.

Pour half a can of Red Bull into a highball glass. This is the recipe for a traditional Jager Bomb. Be aware that one 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull contains 80 mg of caffeine. Replace Red Bull with other sugary or caffeinated drinks. Try other brands of energy drink. Try replacing the Red Bull with grape juice or fruity soda products. Amy Stewart Amy Stewart, Alcohol Historian and Author The Jäger Bomb cleverly combines a shot of Jägermeister, a German bitter liqueur flavored with botanicals like ginger, citrus, and star anise, with an energy drink like Red Bull. The sweet, caffeinated mixer tempers Jäger's assertive herbal taste. Dropped into the glass, the shot 'bombs' the drink, creating a fun drinking ritual.

Drinking the Jager Bomb

Drop the full shot glass into the cup of Red Bull. For the sake of the "ritual," make sure that everyone drops the shot in at the same time, and that everyone is ready to drink their Jager Bomb. Try making a toast or counting down (3.. 2... 1!) so that all of your friends are on the same page. Drop the shot in immediately before you drink. Drop the shot into the glass from directly above the rim of the glass. If you drop the shot glass from too high up, you will increase the risk of breaking the glass or spilling the drink.

Drink the Jager Bomb. Once you've dropped the shot into the Red Bull, raise the highball glass to your lips and drain the mixture. Drink all of the Red Bull and Jägermeister to complete the Jager Bomb. Put the highball glass back onto the table or counter to show that you're done.

Take it slow. Once you drink your Jager Bomb, sit back and wait for the effects to hit your body. The alcohol and the caffeine should produce a unique stimulating effect that many people quite enjoy. That said: it is dangerous to consume excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol – especially when you are combining the two. The caffeine rush can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, making it seem like a great idea to drink more than you can safely handle. If you are a teenager, try to limit yourself to 100mg of caffeine per day. Avoid drinking more than one or two Jager Bombs in a night. Know the signs of caffeine overdose. Mild symptoms include jitters, restlessness, nervousness, rapid heart rate, nausea, and anxiety. You may experience heart palpitations, insomnia, and sweating. Severe overdose can result in dizziness, vomiting, and even cardiac arrest.