Three Wise Men Vodka - Jagermeister, Absolut & Rumple Minze Shot

Three Wise Men Vodka combines Jagermeister, Absolut Vodka, and Rumple Minze in equal parts. The result is a strong herbal and peppermint-forward shooter with a neutral vodka center. It belongs to the broader Three Wise Men naming family, but its flavor and ingredient structure are completely different from the canonical three-whiskey version.

Background

This vodka variation appears in older bar-recipe collections under the Three Wise Men name. Unlike the better-known whiskey shooter, it uses Jagermeister, vodka, and peppermint schnapps. Because the names overlap, this page identifies the drink clearly as the vodka riff rather than presenting it as the standard Three Wise Men.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Jagermeister: Adds herbal, bittersweet spice and depth.
• Absolut Vodka: Supplies clean spirit strength without competing heavily with the liqueurs.
• Rumple Minze: Brings intense peppermint flavor and sweetness.

A neutral vodka can replace Absolut. Other peppermint schnapps can replace Rumple Minze, though sweetness and mint intensity will vary.

Equipment

• Shot Glass
• Jigger

Why This Riff Works

Herbal Meets Peppermint

Jagermeister gives the shot a dark herbal core while Rumple Minze drives a sharp mint finish. Vodka bridges the two without adding another dominant flavor. Equal proportions make all three components obvious.

Substitutions & Variations

• Different vodka: Use another clean, unflavored vodka.
• Peppermint schnapps: Substitute another peppermint schnapps for Rumple Minze.
• Colder serve: Keep all three bottles freezer-cold before pouring.
• Canonical version: For the whiskey-based Three Wise Men, use Jack Daniel's, Johnnie Walker, and Jim Beam instead.

Helpful Tips

• Chill the bottles before pouring.
• Measure equal quantities for the intended balance.
• Serve immediately after building the shot.
• Expect peppermint to dominate the finish even at equal proportions.
• Pre-batch equal parts for multiple servings and keep the mixture cold.