Dunkin’ Dropped a Ton of Drinks and Merch for the Fourth of July
I got an early taste of the new beverages.
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Between summer weather and America’s 250th birthday, there are plenty of colorful and patriotic treats to sip and snack on at Dunkin’. But if you really want to amp up your celebration of America, the coffee chain is following up its viral drink buckets and pink pineapple cups with new limited-edition drinkware shaped like an iconic national symbol. Here's what’s on the menu at Dunkin’ for July 4.
What is Dunkin’s Fourth of July drink menu?
Starting today, June 24, Dunkin’ is adding 11 drinks to the menu to celebrate July 4, including some with patriotic sprinkles, plus mashups of fruity flavors. Here’s the full list, with descriptions provided by Dunkin’:
- Fruit Punch Refresher: A refreshing combination of black cherry and pink pineapple flavors mixed with lemonade.
- Peachberry Tea Dunkin’ Zero: A zero-sugar energy beverage featuring peach and blackberry flavors mixed with black tea.
- Starlight Lemonade: A layered lemonade featuring Freeze Pop flavors and dragonfruit pieces.
- Freeze Pop Limeade: A tart and zesty limeade inspired by classic summertime Freeze Pops.
- Cherrylicious Daydream Refresher: Black cherry flavors blended with oatmilk and topped with Sweet Cold Foam and patriotic sprinkles.
- Peanut Butter Dunkalatte: Espresso and coffee milk paired with smooth peanut butter flavor.
- Cookie Cravings Iced Coffee: Original Blend iced coffee and cream swirled with chocolate cookie flavors.
- Oreo & PB Coffee Chiller: A frozen coffee beverage featuring peanut butter flavors and Oreo cookie pieces, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and more Oreo cookie crumbles.
- Strawberry Sparkler Cloud Latte: A latte made with sugar-free vanilla syrup and topped with strawberry-flavored cold foam and patriotic sprinkles.
- Shakin’ Espresso with Sugar Free Vanilla: Espresso shaken with oatmilk and sugar-free vanilla flavor.
- Dazzleberry Coolatta: Blue raspberry Coolatta with marshmallow cold foam drizzled in the cup and topped with whipped cream and patriotic sprinkles.
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What does Dunkin’s July 4 menu taste like?
I tried five of the drinks earlier this month, and here are my thoughts (in no particular order).
The Starlight Lemonade tastes like a melted, classic rocket pop (in the best way) plus lemonade — two of those refreshing childhood memories mixed together.
The Fruit Punch Refresher is a fun twist on fruit punch that tasted a bit brighter and juicier, as it’s a mix of some of Dunkin’s other new fruit flavors with lemonade.
Perhaps the most July 4-forward drink, with its red, white and blue sprinkles, is the Cherrylicious Daydream Refresher. It has a rich black cherry and cream flavor without being too rich, thanks to the oatmilk.
And the Peachberry Tea, part of the Dunkin’ Zero energy drink lineup, is a sugar-free way to get a sweet and fruity black tea drink, plus an energy boost — a medium size contains 145 milligrams of caffeine.
But if you want something with a coffee kick, the Peanut Butter Dunkalatte swirls a satisfyingly rich peanut butter flavor into Dunkin’s recently revamped take on the latte using Rhode Island-style coffee milk.
As for food, Dunkin is also going patriotic with Stars and Stripes Munchkins and doughnuts. Plus, the ice pop theme returns with a star-shaped Rocket Pop Donut featuring a rocket pop-flavored filling.
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How can you get a Dunkin’ Eagle Cup?
Dunkin’ is also getting into the patriotic spirit with the launch of its limited-edition Eagle Cup ahead of July 4. The clear plastic cup features a molded eagle head lid and lower body with a reusable straw. The cups will be available starting June 29 at opening time in Dunkin’ locations nationwide for $10.99 each and available while supplies last. That price includes a free medium beverage and, according to Dunkin’, each cup also “features a unique promotional code inside, unlocking a $3 medium Refresher or Dunkin’ Zero beverage.” And there's no limit to how many you can buy.
“This summer, Dunkin' is bringing the energy of America's 250th birthday to every part of the menu,” Anthony Epter, vice president of menu innovation at Dunkin', says in a press release. “Inspired by Fourth of July traditions, we've created a lineup of beverages, bakery treats and the collectible Eagle Cup that make every Dunkin’ run a little more festive and every sip a celebration.”
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What other summer merch is coming to Dunkin’?
DunkinRunsOnMerch.com is the official stop for Dunkin’ fans looking to buy all kinds of swag, but starting June 26 at 10 a.m. ET, the brand will also have some limited-edition items celebrating summer and America.
You’ll find Rocket Pop-themed swimwear and shirts, a Lady Liberty tee and even a captain’s hat. That last one is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fun, nautical New England items. There's also a pink crab pinching an iced coffee cup emblazoned on a tote bag, boat flag and a drop shoulder short sleeve sweatshirt and shorts ensemble. Pair those with a beaded drink carrier, and you’ve got your summer look all set.
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