Dunkin’ is set to launch its viral 48-ounce cold beverage buckets across the United States this Friday, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The oversized containers, which feature a unique lid and straw, were first tested in February at select stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Customers ordering an iced coffee or refresher on May 22 can have it served in the 48-ounce bucket for $12.99. However, participating stores will only have 25 buckets each, and the collectible containers cannot be refilled at Dunkin’ locations. Fans can customise their orders with a choice of dairy, swirls and flavour shots.
The news has sparked excitement among Dunkin’ enthusiasts on social media, with one Instagram user exclaiming: “YESSS YES YESSSSSS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!!” Another joked: “I can’t wait to show up to my therapy session with this.”
During the initial test in New England, the buckets were priced from $8.99 for coffee and $9.49 for a refresher. While some customers were thrilled by the prospect of a massive caffeine intake, others expressed frustration over the limited release.
Dunkin’ has also introduced other summer offerings, including a Dirty Soda combining Pepsi, coffee milk and sweet cold foam, as well as Black Cherry refreshers and an Oreo-themed line of espresso, matcha and frozen drinks. In January, the brand launched its first Protein Milk, providing 15 grams of protein per medium beverage, alongside a range of protein-packed drinks.
