Black Hole – Jägermeister & Rumplemintz Layered Shot

The Black Hole shot is a compact layered shooter built from equal parts Jägermeister and Rumplemintz. The flavor is intense: bittersweet herbs, spice, and cooling peppermint in a one-ounce serve. The drink's main technical challenge is clean layering rather than balance or dilution.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Jägermeister: brings dark herbal, spice, citrus, and bittersweet character.
• Rumplemintz: contributes intense peppermint flavor and high alcoholic strength.

Peppermint schnapps can replace Rumplemintz for a lower-proof variation, though sweetness and density may change.

Equipment

• Shot Glass
• Bar spoon

Layering Is the Technique

Because the ingredients are poured rather than shaken, clean separation depends on temperature and a slow pour. Chilling both bottles helps the liquids move more slowly, while pouring over the back of a spoon reduces turbulence.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use another peppermint schnapps for a softer mint profile.
• Serve the ingredients fully mixed for the same flavor without the visual layer.
• Chill the Shot Glass before building for a cleaner presentation.

Helpful Tips

• Chill both liqueurs thoroughly before pouring.
• Pour the Rumplemintz first.
• Hold the spoon close to the surface when layering Jägermeister.
• Pour slowly and steadily rather than stopping and starting.
• Serve immediately before the layers begin to diffuse.