Brass monkey

Brass Monkey is a term with various meanings and applications in different contexts. It is most commonly associated with the phrase "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey", which is a colloquial expression used in the English language. The term has also been used to refer to a type of cocktail, a song, and a sculpture.

Etymology and Usage

The phrase "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey" is believed to have originated from the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The 'brass monkey' was a tray or holder made of brass that was used for holding cannonballs on a ship. The phrase is used to describe extremely cold weather.

In the context of beverages, a 'Brass Monkey' is a cocktail made from a mixture of malt liquor and orange juice. The cocktail is believed to have originated in the United States during the 1970s.

The term 'Brass Monkey' is also the title of a song by the Beastie Boys, an American hip hop group. The song was released in 1986 on their album Licensed to Ill.

In the realm of art, 'Brass Monkey' is a sculpture created by American artist Tom Otterness. The sculpture is located in Battery Park City, New York.

See Also

• Cocktail
• Beastie Boys
• Tom Otterness

References

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