This 130-year-old soda is so popular that fans buy 3 cases at the same time

You have from Espresso MartinisBut did you hear from espressooda? I’m not talking about a new product from A Better for you Soda brand– I’m talking about Manhattan Special.

This old soda, which (ironic) is made in Brooklyn, is how Classic New York When they come and it has one among his fans Cult -like trailer. So what about Manhattan Special Soda? Is it worth trying to try it? I got a caffeine sum and found it out.

What is Manhattan Special Espressomoda?

Manhattan Special is a soda manufacturer based in Brooklyn, which has been around since 1895. While the company produces various types of soft drinks, its most famous product of the same name is a sweetened espresso coffee -Soda.

After Company websiteThe soda uses a “unique mix of the best coffee beans in the world (which are brewed by hand) together with pure cane sugar.

The soda is delivered in regular, diet and diet -decaffeinated versions because these soda grabs a caffeine punch. While there is no exact caffeine measurement on the bottle, it is indeed quite caffeinated (from personal experience here!)

How does Manhattan taste special?

The espresso -portart coffee soda is cute and a little sira, like many Sodas of the old school tend to be, but not in a bad way. In the end you have a pronounced coffee taste that is deeply roasted and a little smoky. Its taste remains just like a strong cup of coffee.

The sum is real; After a few sip I felt the familiar ripeness from caffeine with a little sugar to increase the hype. I would certainly not recommend drinking this soda at dinner, unless you have plans for an all-night. Fortunately the Decaf version Are there any needs in the late afternoon?

In contrast to others Similar productsThis is a coffee death for coffee lovers. It doesn’t taste like spices chicoryOr just sugar; It tastes like espresso. Based on the comments from Manhattan Special’s websiteSome enjoy it with milk, others with a little Seltzer water and the bravest of all with a splash of Sambuca. What is generally agreed is that this espresso mode should be poured over a large glass of ice cream and should be enjoyed as cold as possible.

Why does Manhattan Special have such a follower?

Ask a local New Yorker and you are almost certain with the soda. Of course, it could have something to do with age (not many things from 1895 are still there), but I suspect that it may have more to do with nostalgia.

Just contact the Section “Guestbook” On the Manhattan Special website see pages on the side of comments from soda consumers. The comments, although they predominantly praise the soda praise, from those who have just tried it for the first time to those who are the fifth generation of Manhattan special drinkers in their family.

Many follow these topics; People who struck with the Sodas of their parents who started their spouses with the dating, and others who are reminded of memories with lengthy grandparents when they are swallowed.

“1 SIP brought me back to childhood,” recalled a commentator. Another wrote: “We pulled 2000 miles away from NYC after my grandmother had died. I recently left and became curious, so I tried the Manhattan special. All memories of the time with my grandmother came back.” And of course there is a comment on comments that people who take three and even four cases when they find it.

There is something to be seen. The unique taste seems to wear immense nostalgia for those who grew up in New York City, especially in Italian-American districts. And as with many Nostalgic desireIt reminds people of the old days. There are only a few things that have stayed the same since 1895, and Manhattan Special certainly has it up to the glass bottles and the charming romantic label.

Where can you buy Manhattan Special?

As a New Yorker, I usually always found it Bodegas (Aka Convenience Stores), Italian pizza of the old school and sandwichgelenes as well as Bagel shops. The latter makes sense Bacon, egg and cheese bag On a certain Sunday.

But what about New York? Fortunately, the company started one Crowd-Sourced Google Map About a decade back to find the soda near you. If this turns out to be unsuccessful, you can also use the function of the retail locator on your website. As with everything, you can also order cases today on-line.

Her best bet to find a bottle is to look for the local New York near you. Where there is New Yorker, there must be a special in Manhattan.

Or, the worst scenario, add it to your to-do list for your next NYC vacation. Finally this soda deserves to be in the ranks of Iconic NYC food In addition to pizza, bagels and black and white cookies.