Dunkin' Donuts is set to release its viral 48-ounce cold beverage buckets across the United States this Friday, 22 May, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The chain confirmed to The Independent that the oversized drinks, which were tested in select Massachusetts and New Hampshire stores in February, will now be available nationwide.
Customers can order an iced coffee or refresher in the 48-ounce bucket for $12.99. The buckets come with a unique lid and straw, and can be customised with dairy, swirls and flavour shots. However, participating stores will only have 25 buckets each, and the containers cannot be refilled at Dunkin' locations once purchased.
The announcement has generated excitement among Dunkin' fans on social media. One Instagram user wrote, 'YESSS YES YESSSSSS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!!' Another joked, 'I can't wait to show up to my therapy session with this.' A third added, 'This is incredible, looking forward to trying this.'
When the buckets were first tested in New England in February, some customers were thrilled at the prospect of a massive caffeine intake, while others expressed frustration over the limited release. The nationwide launch is expected to be met with similar enthusiasm.
Dunkin' has also introduced other new offerings for the summer, including a Dirty Soda combining Pepsi, coffee milk and sweet cold foam, a line of Black Cherry refreshers, and an Oreo-themed range of espresso, matcha and frozen drinks. In January, the brand launched its first Protein Milk, which adds 15 grams of protein per medium beverage without a chalky texture.
