Dunkin' reveals Barbie collaboration, pink summer drinks
Gabe HauariDunkin' has unveiled a new lineup of iced beverages and a new collaboration with Barbie to help its fans ring in the summer.
The coffee and doughnut chain announced its summer menu June 3, featuring new drinks such as the Pink Pineapple and Pink Daydream Refreshers and a Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam, a limited-time topper that adds a layer of pink, creamy strawberry flavor to a variety of iced beverages.
Customers can enjoy the Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam across the chain's new lineup of pink sips, including:
- Ultimate Pink Daydream Refresher
- Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher
- Pink Mango Daydream Refresher
- Pink Cherry Daydream Refresher
- Strawberry Cloud Matcha
- Strawberries & Creme Cloud Dunkalatte
- Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee
Dunkin' also introduced the new Pink Pineapple Refresher, a light pink iced beverage with notes of pineapple, raspberry and hibiscus flavors. Customers can choose from a variety of bases, such as green tea, black tea, lemonade, oatmilk, protein milk or sparkling water to make their Refresher as bold, bubbly, creamy or tart as they like.
"Pink has always been part of Dunkin’s DNA, and this summer we’re taking it further than ever – bold, fun and unmistakably Dunkin’,” said Jill Nelson, chief marketing officer at Dunkin’, in a news release. “From the Barbie collaboration to our lineup of pink sips and unexpected brand moments, we’re showing up in a way that feels fresh, joyful and distinctly pink all season long."
Dunkin' to debut Barbie DreamHouse inspired store takeover, merch collection
To celebrate its collaboration with Barbie, Dunkin' will debut a Barbie DreamHouse-inspired store takeover in New York City, transforming the Midtown Dunkin' located at 265 West 37th St. into a "pink destination," the company announced.
The takeover begins June 10 at 11 a.m. EDT and guests will be invited to snap photos and enjoy their favorite pink drinks.
Also beginning June 10, Dunkin' will launch a limited-edition Dunkin' x Barbie merch collection online at DunkinRunOnMerch.com, with select items also available at the store takeover. Customers can also purchase the Barbie Pink Pineapple Cup on June 12 at participating Dunkin' locations, while supplies last.
New sweet and savory food additions to Dunkin' menu
In addition to the pink beverages, Dunkin' also unveiled a new Rocket Pop Classic Donut, a Golden BBQ Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap and Golden BBQ Loaded Hash Browns to its food menu.
The Rocket Pop Classic Donut features a yeast shell filled with cherry, lime and raspberry flavored "Rocket Pop" buttercreme, topped with blue icing and a stars and stripes sprinkle blend.
The Golden BBQ Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap features bacon, egg and American cheese wrapped up with three hash browns and Golden BBQ sauce, while the Golden BBQ Loaded Hash Browns features a bowl of nine hash browns drizzles with a sweet and tangy Golden BBQ sauce and topped with crumbled bacon.
Dunkin' is also introducing a new $6 Meal Deal that allows customers to get any two Wake-Up Wrap sandwiches and a medium hot or iced coffee.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].