Surfer On Acid
A tropical-herbal shooter mixing Jägermeister, coconut rum, and pineapple.
Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
Technique
Shake
The Surfer on Acid subverts the aggressive reputation of Jägermeister by pairing it with sweet coconut rum and pineapple juice. The result is a murky, tropical shot where the herbal bitterness of the Jäger adds a tiki-like spice to the fruit. It is surprisingly complex and drinkable, tasting of pineapples, anise, and coconut. It was a staple of the West Coast surf/skate punk scene in the 1990s.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1 oz Jägermeister
- • 1 oz coconut rum
- • 1 oz pineapple juice
Did you know?
“Bartender Eric Tecosky created the Surfer on Acid in Los Angeles in the 1990s while championing Jägermeister as a mixable spirit.”
Source:Eric Tecosky; 1990s Los Angeles bar lore
Bartender's Note
Can also be served as a short drink over ice, but the shot format is the cultural standard.
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How to make the Surfer On Acid
- 1Add Jägermeister, coconut rum, and pineapple juice to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a shot glass
- 4Optionally garnish with a small pineapple wedge and serve
