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Manhattan Special

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Manhattan Special
Company typePrivate
IndustryBeverages
Founded1895 in Brooklyn, New York
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
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U.S.
Key people
Aurora and Louis Passaro
ProductsSoft drinks, iced coffee drinks
Websitemanhattanspecial.com

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]

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.

References

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  1. ^ Lukas, Paul (July 23, 2003). "Surviving by Fizzy Logic". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Wilson, Michael (July 7, 2008). "A Modern Comeback for a Taste of Brooklyn". The New York Times.
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