What ingredients are in a Bob Marley?

1/2 oz Midori melon liqueur, 1/2 oz Jagermeister, 1/2 oz Goldschlager

What glass do you use for a Bob Marley?

A Bob Marley is traditionally served in a Shot glass.

How strong is a Bob Marley?

A Bob Marley has an estimated ABV of 25.74%.

How many calories are in a Bob Marley?

A Bob Marley contains approximately 134 calories per serving.

Bob Marley

Glass Shot glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~134 kcal

ABV 25.74%

Ingredients

Instructions

Layer in a 2 oz shot glass or pony glass

Tropical Sweet

Bob Marley is a colorful layered shot that sequences the melon-green Midori, the dark herbal Jägermeister, and the gold-flecked cinnamon of Goldschläger in a layered presentation that evokes the reggae icon's red, gold, and green color palette. At 25.74% ABV, it is a strong and intensely flavored shooter with a memorable combination of melon, herbal bitterness, and cinnamon. The visual effect of the three distinct layers is central to the drink's appeal.

History & Origins

Bob Marley is a bar-culture shot created as a tribute to the legendary Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, with the three layers representing the colors of the Rastafarian movement and the Jamaican flag — green (Midori), gold (Goldschläger), and interpreted dark (Jägermeister). Its precise origin is disputed, though it belongs to the 1980s and 1990s trend for celebrity-tribute and color-themed layered shots. No single credited inventor has been established.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet honeydew melon from the Midori, the complex herbal bitterness of Jägermeister, and warm cinnamon spice from the Goldschläger. Palate: Distinctly layered flavors — melon sweetness, then herbal-bitter complexity, then cinnamon warmth; the combination is unusual but surprisingly balanced. Finish: Warm and spicy, with lingering cinnamon and herbal notes.

melon herbal cinnamon sweet layered

Pro Tip

Pour each layer carefully over an inverted spoon in order: Midori first, then Jägermeister, then Goldschläger on top for the classic color-gradient presentation.

Data verified October 2016

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