Beastie Boys – Brass Monkey

2025 INDUCTEE SHOWCASE: “Brass Monkey,” released in 1986 on the Beastie Boys’ debut album Licensed to Ill, is one of the most recognizable party anthems in hip-hop history. While many fans have debated what the song is actually about, the truth is a mix of 1970s marketing and 1980s DIY culture. The Meaning: What is a “Brass Monkey”? For decades, fans argued over the recipe. Many believed it was a “street” drink made by mixing a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor with orange juice. However, Mike D ev

How to make Brass Monkey Brass Monkey is a cocktail made of vodka, rum and orange juice Brass Monkey Cocktail Recipe 30 ml Absolut Vodka 30 ml Bacardi Superior Rum or Dark Rum 120 ml Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Glass Highball Method Pour and Stir Mixture Pour Absolut vodka and orange juice over ice cubes into a chilled highball glass. Stir. Garnish Orange Slice and Red Cherry | Cocktailss.com

Beastie Boys’ ‘Brass Monkey’ is actually a pre-mixed cocktail