The Krampus Bomb, a Jäger bomb alternative: a shot of Krampus Herbal Liqueur dropped into an energy drink or ginger beer. A party shot with more character.
The Jäger bomb, a shot of Jägermeister dropped into a glass of energy drink, is one of the best-known party shots in the world. The Krampus Bomb is the same idea with a different herbal liqueur.
Drop a chilled shot of Krampus Herbal Liqueur into an energy drink, or into ginger beer for a spicier, caffeine-free version.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Krampus Herbal Liqueur, well chilled
- 4 oz chilled energy drink or ginger beer
Directions
- Pour the energy drink or ginger beer into a pint or rocks glass.
- Fill a shot glass with the chilled Krampus.
- Drop the shot glass into the larger glass and drink right away.
Glass: Shot glass and rocks glass · Garnish: None
Tip
Keep the bottle of Krampus in the freezer before a party. Ice-cold liqueur makes a smoother shot. See how the two compare in our post Krampus vs. Jägermeister.
Variations
The ginger beer version, a Krampus Ginger Bomb, is spicier and caffeine-free. For a coffee bomb, use Krampus Coffee Liqueur dropped into cold brew.
A Brief History of the Jäger Bomb
Jägermeister has been made in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, since 1935. The Jäger bomb took off in American bars in the late 1990s and early 2000s, around the time energy drinks arrived in the U.S., and quickly became a staple of college bars and nightclubs.
The "bomb" format, a shot glass dropped into a larger drink, goes back further to the boilermaker, a shot of whiskey dropped into a beer.
Why Make It With Krampus
Jägermeister leans bitter and licorice-forward. Krampus leans toward raw honey, roasted hazelnut and warming spice, so the shot tastes smoother and rounder against the sweet, tart energy drink. Many people who don't love Jäger's bite enjoy the Krampus version. See how the two compare in Krampus vs. Jägermeister.
FAQ
Is Krampus like Jägermeister?
Both are herbal liqueurs, but Krampus is sweeter and nuttier, with raw honey and roasted hazelnut, while Jägermeister is more bitter and licorice-forward.
How should I serve a Krampus Bomb safely?
Use a heavy shot glass and a sturdy glass, and drop the shot gently. Energy drinks contain caffeine, so the ginger beer version is the better choice for a long night.