The Beastie Boys scored a hit with the song "Brass Monkey" from their 1986 debut, Licensed to Ill.?

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What is a brass monkey?

azitnay · Accepted Answer

Following works for radio trivia:

a cocktail consisting of equal parts vodka, rum, and orange juice

hoorock89 · Answer

There are several meanings for "Brass Monkey", but the Beasties were referring to the drink containing OJ, rum, and vodka.  Better info, including a cool story about WW2 spies are at the link below.  Hope this helps!!!

http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1597.html

whosaysdiscoisdead · Answer

Brass Monkey is an aloholic beverage as far as I know.  I used to have that tape back in the day.  I think there was another song on it where they mentioned Brass Monkey again, letting you know it was a drink.  I could be wrong.  It was years ago.

svg7373 · Answer

As far as I know Brass Monkey is an alcohlic beverage of sorts.

...mr2fister... · Answer

I don't know what a brass monkey is but now that song is playing in my head! Hey, what exactly is a taco bell? Other than the restaurant, have you seen a taco bell?

surfin987 · Answer

The answer is:a cocktail consisting of equal parts vodka, rum, and orange juice

alextrbk_1999 · Answer

a cocktail consisting of equal parts vodka, rum, and orange juice

Anonymous · Answer

its a drink ..alcholic beverage can be purchased in stores , taste good...

The Beastie Boys scored a hit with the song "Brass Monkey" from their 1986 debut, Licensed to Ill.?

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