Manhattan Special

Manhattan Special is a beverage company located in Brooklyn, New York. The company was founded in 1895 and is located in the neighborhood of Williamsburg. Their most famous product is their Espresso Coffee Soda, made with espresso beans, seltzer water, and sugar. The name of the company originated from the location of its plant on Manhattan Avenue.^[1][2]

Manhattan Special

A glass of Manhattan Special Espresso Coffee Soda
Company type	Private
Industry	Beverages
Founded	1895 in Brooklyn, New York
Headquarters	Brooklyn, New York , U.S.
Key people	Aurora and Louis Passaro
Products	Soft drinks, iced coffee drinks
Website	manhattanspecial.com

Although best known for their coffee beverages, Manhattan Special also produces a line of more traditional sodas. It uses all natural flavors. Flavors include vanilla cream soda, cherry, sarsaparilla, orange, and gassosa (lemon/lime).

Manhattan Special is mentioned in the film Sing Sing as a beverage one of the prisoners loved to drink with his wife before his incarceration.