A cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit juice, and an I.P.A. Name derived from brass monkey (a drink made from beer and orange juice reference in the Beastie Boys song of that same name) and a paloma (a drink made from grapefruit juice and tequila).

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed