Bandsman's Shandy

A type of cocktail drunk as a test of courage by members of a brass band. It is made typically by taking one shot of every spirit available behind the bar into a pint glass, and then topping it up with a mixture of lager and cider ('snakebite').

Occasionally, it is used to fill trophy cups after a major contest victory.

'So what were you drinking last night to be so hungover?'

'I had a Bandsman's Shandy.'

'Epic.'

by tangentreality January 5, 2012

bandsman

Someone who claims to be in the marines but they really just play the traingle.

Usually named Paul or gary.

Look at gary pretending to be a marine but really he's a bandsman.

by Jessabelle downs November 30, 2017