Dunkin brings back giant iced drink buckets, with new limeade flavors
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“Dunkin’s viral iced beverage buckets are back this Memorial Day weekend.”
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Multiple independent web sources (Dunkin' official, iHeart, and local news) confirm the return of the iced beverage buckets starting May 22 for Memorial Day weekend.
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— The 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual Thanksgiving Day parade held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is currently sponsored and broadcast by ABC owned-and-operated television station W…
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— The Amica Mutual Pavilion (originally Providence Civic Center and formerly Dunkin' Donuts Center ("The Dunk")) is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1972, as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amica_Mutual_Pavilion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amica_Mutual_Pavilion
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— William Rosenberg (June 10, 1916 – September 20, 2002) was an American entrepreneur who founded the Dunkin' Donuts franchise in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts, one of the pioneers in name-brand franchi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rosenberg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rosenberg
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“The 48-ounce cups can be filled with any Dunkin iced coffee or Refreshers beverage.”
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Three independent sources (iHeart, USA TODAY via web search, and The Mirror US) confirm the buckets are 48 ounces and can be filled with iced coffee or Refreshers.
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— Each 48-ounce bucket, priced at $12.99, can be filled with Dunkin's signature iced coffee or Refreshers and will be available at participating locations across the country.
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-05-21-dunkin-to-sell-ice…
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-05-21-dunkin-to-sell-ice…
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— Dunkin' is launching 48-ounce beverage buckets at locations nationwide on May 22, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. The buckets can be filled with iced coffee or refreshers and are fully customizabl…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/05/20/dunkin-…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/05/20/dunkin-…
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— Dunkin' is reportedly releasing the viral 48-ounce cold beverage bucket nationwide on May 22, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.One customer took to TikTok to show off her 48-ounce 'Beverage Bucke…
https://www.themirror.com/lifestyle/food-drink/dunkin-48-oun…
https://www.themirror.com/lifestyle/food-drink/dunkin-48-oun…
“The Refreshers flavors include a Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher, which pairs Dunkin’s Black Cherry and Limeade.”
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Multiple sources (AOL, Dunkin' official announcement, and another web search result) confirm the Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher pairs Black Cherry flavor with Limeade.
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— Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher: Black Cherry flavor paired with Limeade for a crisp, sweet-tart beverage.Plus, you can add Limeade to Dunkin's existing Strawberry Dragonfruit offering to create the Stra…
https://www.aol.com/articles/dunkins-drinks-fruity-refreshin…
https://www.aol.com/articles/dunkins-drinks-fruity-refreshin…
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— Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher: Black Cherry flavor paired with new Limeade for a crisp, sweet-tart finish.Dunkin’ Rewards members have even more reasons to run to Dunkin’ with limited-time offers, incl…
https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/new-menu-april-2026
https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/new-menu-april-2026
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— Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher: Black Cherry flavor paired with new Limeade for a crisp, sweet-tart finish."It can be enjoyed on its own or mixed into limited-time drinks, like Raspberry Limeade, Coconu…
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dunkin-unveils-dirt…
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dunkin-unveils-dirt…
“Other options include Raspberry Limeade, Coconut Limeade, Matcha Limeade and the Strawberry Dragonfruit Limeade Refresher.”
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The claim is corroborated by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web sources (Parade, AOL) listing Raspberry, Coconut, Matcha, and Strawberry Dragonfruit Limeade options.
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— The debut of Limeade also opens the door to even more customization, with options like Raspberry Limeade, Coconut Limeade, Matcha Limeade, and Strawberry Dragonfruit Limeade Refreshers.
https://parade.com/food/dunkin-launches-new-first-of-its-kin…
https://parade.com/food/dunkin-launches-new-first-of-its-kin…
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— Limeade Refreshers.The lineup includes five varieties: classic Limeade, Matcha Limeade, Raspberry Limeade, Strawberry Dragonfruit Limeade, and Coconut Limeade. Cloud Lattes.
https://www.aol.com/articles/dunkin-donuts-unveils-23-summer…
https://www.aol.com/articles/dunkin-donuts-unveils-23-summer…
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— Customers can also enjoy the citrus-flavored Limeade or add the flavor to other drinks, making combinations like Raspberry Limeade, Coconut Limeade, Matcha Limeade and Strawberry Dragonfruit Limeade R…
https://www.boston.com/food/food-news/2026/04/30/dunkin-dirt…
https://www.boston.com/food/food-news/2026/04/30/dunkin-dirt…
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“They cost $12.99.”
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While iHeart mentions the price of $12.99, the other provided evidence for claim 4 consists of generic Wikipedia and store finder pages that do not mention pricing. Only one specific news source in the provided evidence confirms the price.
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— Dunkin' Donuts was a subsidiary of Universal Food Systems at the time, a conglomerate of 10 small food-service businesses, [15] and Dunkin' Donuts locations varied greatly in their menu options, with …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin'_Donuts
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— Dunkin' is now pourin' protein! Try the NEW Megan's Mango Protein Refresher today! Sip into Dunkin' and enjoy America's favorite coffee and baked goods chain. View menu items, join Dunkin' Rewards, lo…
https://www.dunkindonuts.com/dunkindonuts/en.html/
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— Dunkin' Donuts Retail © 2024. Dunkin’ IP Holder LLC (and all other trademarks, logos and trade dress of DD IP Holder LLC) used under license.
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“The buckets are 16 ounces more than Dunkin's largest iced beverage size.”
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Only one source specifically states that the 48-ounce buckets are 16 ounces larger than the current 'large' cups. Other sources mention they are 'significantly larger' but do not provide the specific 16-ounce figure.
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— The bucket is significantly larger than Dunkin’s standard cold beverage sizes, making it one of the chain’s biggest promotional drink launches in recent years. Also check Dunkin Free Coffee.
https://starbucks-menus.ca/dunkin-is-releasing-limited-48-ou…
https://starbucks-menus.ca/dunkin-is-releasing-limited-48-ou…
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— Dunkin' is selling a limited number of Iced Beverage Buckets on Monday, May 22, the company said. The 48-ounce buckets are 16 ounces larger than Dunkin's current "large" cups, and hold roughly the sam…
https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/…
https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/…
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— Where are Dunkin’s Beverage Buckets available? Dunkin’ is testing the buckets at “select locations” in Massachusetts and New Hampshire — and, for now, only in those two states.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/dunkin-is-testing-b…
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/dunkin-is-testing-b…
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