Jägerbomb
Encyclopedia
The Jägerbomb is a bomb shot
cocktail
that is mixed by dropping a shot
of Jägermeister
into a glass of Red Bull
or other energy drinks.
In German-speaking
countries, it is called a "Turbojäger" or a "Flying Hirsch" (Flying Stag) — where "Flying" is derived from the slogan "Red Bull gives you wings" and "Hirsch" means "stag
" in German (inspired by the Jägermeister logo).
In Mexico
, it is called a "Perla Negra" (Black Pearl) due to its color when mixed.
In Finland
, it is called an "Akkuhappo" (Battery Acid).
The terms "depth charge" and "bomb shot" refer to cocktails that are made by dropping a shot glass
filled with liquor
into another drink.
A Jägerbomb is usually sold with a can of Red Bull (250 ml (2.250022500225E-08 imp fl oz)) or a half-can of Red Bull (125 ml (1.1250112501125E-08 imp fl oz)) poured into a pint glass
and separately accompanied by Jägermeister in a shot glass. The glass of Jägermeister is then dropped into the Red Bull.
method for preparing the drinks when multiple Jägerbombs have been ordered.
Glasses of Red Bull are lined up, and an empty glass is placed at one end. Shot glasses of Jägermeister are then balanced on the lips of the glasses. The first shot glass (which is on the empty-glass end) is pushed over; it falls into the Red Bull in the next glass and — if the glasses are correctly positioned — it will simultaneously knock over the next shot glass. A domino effect
will be created, causing each shot glass to fall into a glass of Red Bull.(videos)
Glasses of Red Bull are placed in a circle, rather than in a straight line, and shot glasses of Jägermeister are then balanced on the lips of the glasses.
and alcohol. These effects are held to be different from those of strictly alcoholic drinks. This is attributed to the fact that caffeine has a stimulating
effect on the central nervous system
, whereas alcohol has a depressing
effect. Consequently, some of the effects of alcohol intoxication are masked. However, caffeine does not affect the reduced motor coordination
that is typically seen in intoxicated persons.
A Brazilian study conducted in 2006 found that combining an energy drink
and alcohol "appears to show us that the use of energy drinks might predispose people to abuse alcohol when its depressant effects — or at least the perception of such effects — are masked by them." Professor Roseli Boergnen de Lacerda, who conducted the study, also warned of another possible effect: "a higher risk of car accidents because [people who drank energy drinks with alcohol] felt less intoxicated than they were."
and Newcastle
Council have banned Jägerbombs from pubs and nightclubs on the basis that they encourage binge drinking and irresponsible behavior. During the Schoolies Week
period on the Victorian Surf Coast, Jägerbombs were banned in many pubs. The sale of Red Bull was also limited to four cans per person per day to reduce the consumption of Jägerbombs.
Bomb shot
A bomb shot is a way of drinking an alcoholic cocktail. A shot glass filled with liquor is dropped into a glass that is partially filled with some other beverage, such as beer or an energy drink. The drink is then consumed quickly...
cocktail
Cocktail
A cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink that contains two or more ingredients—at least one of the ingredients must be a spirit.Cocktails were originally a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. The word has come to mean almost any mixed drink that contains alcohol...
that is mixed by dropping a shot
Shot glass
A shot glass is a small glass designed to hold or measure spirits or liquor, which is either drunk straight from the glass or poured into a mixed drink....
of Jägermeister
Jägermeister
Jägermeister is a German 70-proof digestif made with 56 different herbs and spices. It is the flagship product of Mast-Jägermeister SE, headquartered in Wolfenbüttel, south of Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.- History :...
into a glass of Red Bull
Red Bull
Red Bull is an energy drink sold by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH, created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz. In terms of market share, Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. Dietrich Mateschitz was inspired by an already...
or other energy drinks.
In German-speaking
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
countries, it is called a "Turbojäger" or a "Flying Hirsch" (Flying Stag) — where "Flying" is derived from the slogan "Red Bull gives you wings" and "Hirsch" means "stag
Deer
Deer are the ruminant mammals forming the family Cervidae. Species in the Cervidae family include white-tailed deer, elk, moose, red deer, reindeer, fallow deer, roe deer and chital. Male deer of all species and female reindeer grow and shed new antlers each year...
" in German (inspired by the Jägermeister logo).
In Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, it is called a "Perla Negra" (Black Pearl) due to its color when mixed.
In Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, it is called an "Akkuhappo" (Battery Acid).
The terms "depth charge" and "bomb shot" refer to cocktails that are made by dropping a shot glass
Shot glass
A shot glass is a small glass designed to hold or measure spirits or liquor, which is either drunk straight from the glass or poured into a mixed drink....
filled with liquor
Distilled beverage
A distilled beverage, liquor, or spirit is an alcoholic beverage containing ethanol that is produced by distilling ethanol produced by means of fermenting grain, fruit, or vegetables...
into another drink.
Commercial preparation
Pint glass
A pint glass is a drinking vessel made to hold either a British pint of 20 imperial fluid ounces or an American pint of...
and separately accompanied by Jägermeister in a shot glass. The glass of Jägermeister is then dropped into the Red Bull.
Jäger-train
A Jäger-train is a theatricCulinary theatre
Culinary theatre refers to the creation or enhancement of a spectacle during the service of food and beverages. This form of theatrics aims to excite or even entertain the diner, patron or customer, usually without affecting the flavour of the food and/or beverage to be consumed...
method for preparing the drinks when multiple Jägerbombs have been ordered.
Glasses of Red Bull are lined up, and an empty glass is placed at one end. Shot glasses of Jägermeister are then balanced on the lips of the glasses. The first shot glass (which is on the empty-glass end) is pushed over; it falls into the Red Bull in the next glass and — if the glasses are correctly positioned — it will simultaneously knock over the next shot glass. A domino effect
Domino effect
The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when a small change causes a similar change nearby, which then will cause another similar change, and so on in linear sequence. The term is best known as a mechanical effect, and is used as an analogy to a falling row of dominoes...
will be created, causing each shot glass to fall into a glass of Red Bull.(videos)
Jäger-ring
A Jäger-ring is a variation of the Jäger-train. It eliminates the need for an empty glass to be placed at one end of the Jäger-train.Glasses of Red Bull are placed in a circle, rather than in a straight line, and shot glasses of Jägermeister are then balanced on the lips of the glasses.
Effects on the drinker
The effects of a Jägerbomb are similar to those of other drinks that contain both caffeineCaffeine
Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a stimulant drug. Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants...
and alcohol. These effects are held to be different from those of strictly alcoholic drinks. This is attributed to the fact that caffeine has a stimulating
Stimulant
Stimulants are psychoactive drugs which induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical function or both. Examples of these kinds of effects may include enhanced alertness, wakefulness, and locomotion, among others...
effect on the central nervous system
Central nervous system
The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterian animals—that is, all multicellular animals except sponges and radially symmetric animals such as jellyfish...
, whereas alcohol has a depressing
Depressant
A depressant, or central depressant, is a drug or endogenous compound that depresses the function or activity of a specific part of the brain...
effect. Consequently, some of the effects of alcohol intoxication are masked. However, caffeine does not affect the reduced motor coordination
Motor coordination
thumb|right|Motor coordination is shown in this animated sequence by [[Eadweard Muybridge]] of himself throwing a diskMotor coordination is the combination of body movements created with the kinematic and kinetic parameters that result in intended actions. Such movements usually smoothly and...
that is typically seen in intoxicated persons.
A Brazilian study conducted in 2006 found that combining an energy drink
Energy drink
Energy drinks are beverages whose producers advertise that they "boost energy." These advertisements usually do not emphasize energy derived from the sugar and caffeine they contain but rather increased energy release due to a variety of stimulants and vitamins....
and alcohol "appears to show us that the use of energy drinks might predispose people to abuse alcohol when its depressant effects — or at least the perception of such effects — are masked by them." Professor Roseli Boergnen de Lacerda, who conducted the study, also warned of another possible effect: "a higher risk of car accidents because [people who drank energy drinks with alcohol] felt less intoxicated than they were."
Controversy in Australia
Manly CouncilManly Council
Manly Council is a Local Government Area on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.- Demographics :According to the , there:...
and Newcastle
City of Newcastle
Newcastle City Council is a Local Government Area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.-Demographics:According to the Australian Bureau Statistics the City of Newcastle had an estimated resident population of 154,777 as of 30 June 2008...
Council have banned Jägerbombs from pubs and nightclubs on the basis that they encourage binge drinking and irresponsible behavior. During the Schoolies Week
Schoolies week
Schoolies or schoolies week refers to the Australian tradition of high-school graduates having week-long holidays following the end of their final exams in late November and early December."Toolies" refers to older revelers who participate in Schoolies week but are...
period on the Victorian Surf Coast, Jägerbombs were banned in many pubs. The sale of Red Bull was also limited to four cans per person per day to reduce the consumption of Jägerbombs.