Jäger is a German digestif liqueur made with 56 different herbs and botanicals, invented in 1934 by Curt Mast, the son of a vinegar manufacturer who was passionate about hunting. The name Jägermeister in German literally means "Master Hunter," which is the term for a German official in charge of hunting and gaming. The recipe has not changed since its creation and continues to be served in its signature green glass bottle.

Jägermeisters ingredients include citrus peel, licorice, anise, poppy seeds, saffron, ginger, juniper berries, and ginseng. These ingredients are ground, then steeped in water and alcohol for two to three days. This mixture is filtered and stored in oak barrels for about a year. Then the liqueur is filtered again, and mixed with sugar, caramel, and alcohol.

Jägermeister is known for being a frat party favorite, but the brand is outgrowing its low-brow reputation. It is a legit herbal digestif liqueur that’s ready for a comeback. It’s great as a shot, but even more interesting mixed into cocktails like the Negroni or Old Fashioned. A 750 ml bottle of Jägermeister costs about $18 to $20.