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Dunkin’ rewrites Valentine’s Day with a drink for every mood

Celebrate Valentine's Day with new treats and sips from Dunkin'

By Emily Caldwell Published January 30, 2026

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This Valentine’s Day, Dunkin’ is making the “love day” special with new Valentine’s Day-inspired beverages. The sweet and love-inspired Dunkin’ Valentine’s Day menu is available now, with new beverages like the Heart Eyes Dream Refresher and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Daydream Refresher. These limited-time beverages include fruit-forward creations, refreshing choices, and cozy coffee favorites, as well as matcha and protein milk-based beverages. Some highlights include:

Heart Eyes Daydream Refresher: Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher with blueberry flavor and oatmilk, topped with Sweet Cold Foam.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Daydream Refresher: Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher with oatmilk, finished with a decadent Chocolate Cold Foam.
Blush Spritz Refresher: Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher topped with sparkling water for a crisp, bubbly twist.
Toxic Ex-Presso Cloud Latte: Espresso with mocha swirl and raspberry flavor, finished with Chocolate Cold Foam.
Sweet On You Cloud Latte: Espresso blended with whole milk, caramel swirl and coconut flavor, topped with Sweet Cold Foam.
The Perfect Matcha: Matcha green tea mixed with whole milk and topped with Sweet Cold Foam.

Whether you’re treating yourself for Valentine’s Day, buying a treat for your special someone or showing a friend some love, there’s something special for every taste bud in this fun line up. In addition to the new Valentine’s Day beverages, Dunkin’ has also launched sweet treats that share the love even further, such as the returning Brownie Batter Classic Donut and Cupid’s Choice Classic Donut. The new Valentine’s Day sweet beverages and treats are available now through February 17, 2026, so enjoy them while you can (and spread the love).

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