When The Beastie Boys song “Brass Monkey” was released in 1986, it left many people wondering what exactly is “Brass Monkey“. Just so you know, The Beastie’s are not rapping about an actual monkey made from brass…
The Beastie’s are rapping about a cocktail consisting of rum, vodka and orange juice. Most likely they were talking specifically about Heublein’s “Brass Monkey” who’s sales increased after the release of the song.
An alternative version of “Brass Monkey” is a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor that has been consumed to the top of the label and then filled with orange juice.
Heublein’s ”Brass Monkey” premixed drinks were discontinued for a while after the company was sold but after several years of absence from the market the “Brass Monkey” premixed cocktail has recently been re-released as The Club” Brass Monkey.
Old School.
VOTE: Best STOP Sign Graffiti Lyrics
The Beastie Boys Sabotage Video Characters
Dr. Dre Was Shocked When Axl Rose Wore N.W.A. Hat In Video
Q. What Do Actors Brian Austin Green, David Faustino, Mark Wahlberg & Scott Caan Have In Common???
"Fashionista" Kayne West Disses The Way People Dress But Sports A Leather Skirt
Jay-Z & Kanye West Set Their Own Record By Performing "Niggas In Paris" 11 Times In A Row
Was The Beatles Song "Ticket To Ride" Actually "Ticket To Ryde" A Town On The Isle Of Wright?
The Clash Pays Tribute To "The King" Elvis Presley 
Paul McCartney's "BASSMAN" Sticker On His Hofner Violin Bass
Dave Grohl Was One Of Eight Guests At Kurt Cobain And Courtney Love's Hawaiian Wedding
The Doors "Waiting For The Sun" Album Cover Photo Location
Scott Weiland Is A Huge University Of Notre Dame Football Fan
Steve Perry Lip Syncing Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" At The 2010 World Series
Another possibility for what they meant in the song was at the time an underground name for one of the date-rape drugs out there was “BrassMonkey”. Just an FYI.
nah they talk about the drink in the song.