What does Brass Monkey That Funky Monkey mean?
What does Brass Monkey That Funky Monkey mean?
This song is about an alcoholic beverage. Brass Monkey is rum, vodka, and orange juice mixed over ice. Very popular with college kids trying to get drunk.
Do they still make Brass Monkey liquor?
The Brass Monkey is a cocktail made with dark rum, vodka and orange juice, sold as a premixed cocktail in the 1970’s and 80’s. It was sold by the Heublein Company, which later dissolved in 1998.
What’s in a Brass Monkey drink?
One part Dark rum
One part Orange juiceOne part Vodka
Brass Monkey/Ingredients
What is a Brass Monkey 40 oz?
Beastie Boys fans were shocked this week when Mike D told WNYC’s Studio 360 that what the band was rapping about in their 1986 hit “Brass Monkey” was not, after all, a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor mixed with orange juice.
What drug is Brass Monkey?
Brass Monkey (cocktail)
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mixed drink |
| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware | Highball glass |
| Commonly used ingredients | One part dark rum One part vodka One part orange juice |
Where did the saying freeze the balls off a brass monkey come from?
The expression: “It is cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey” comes from the practice of putting iron cannon balls on a dimpled brass plate on the deck of a war-ship. When very cold the brass contracted sufficiently to cause the iron balls to fall out.
Why is it called a brass monkey?
The story goes that cannonballs used to be stored aboard ship in piles, on a brass frame or tray called a ‘monkey’. In very cold weather the brass would contract, spilling the cannonballs: hence very cold weather is ‘cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey’.
What was a popular drink in the 70s?
Piña Colada Maybe an archetypal ’70s drink, it’s got everything: sweet juice, booze, and something rich and creamy.
What is a rum and OJ called?
Variation: Rum Screwdriver It’s not nearly as delicious: the flavor tastes pretty subtle. But if you feeling minimalist, it’s easy to make. Simply mix together: 2 ounces rum. 4 ounces orange juice.
What is a stack of cannonballs called?
In those days, cannonballs were stacked beside cannons in a pyramid formation called a brass monkey. When it became extremely cold outside, these stacked cannonballs would crack and break off.
How were cannonballs stored on ships?
The Royal Navy records show that cannonballs were not stored in pyramids on ship’s decks but instead in planks, and they were stored below deck when not in battle to keep them from rusting and jamming the cannons.
