2 min read- Dunkin’ is piloting a 48-ounce “Cold Beverage Bucket” at a handful of locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, priced at around $9.
- The oversized drinks come pre-filled and aren’t fully customizable, but that hasn’t stopped fans from obsessing over the massive size.
- Social media reactions range from enthusiastic demands for a nationwide rollout to jokes about caffeine overload.
Dunkin’ is officially testing something that feels like it was dreamed up in an overly caffeinated Reddit thread: a 48-ounce “Cold Beverage Bucket.” That’s right, nearly half a gallon of iced coffee or a Dunkin’ Refresher, complete with a handle, lid, and extra-long straw, designed for people who think a 32-ounce cup simply doesn’t cut it.
The bucket drink’s appearance first popped up among social media posts and local sightings before it made its way into larger food news outlets. For now, fewer than 10 Dunkin’ locations are trying it out, and the internet is absolutely paying attention.
Early pricing shared by customers suggests buckets start around $8.89 for the coffee versions and $9.49 for Refreshers, though costs can vary by store. Unlike customizable drinks made to order, these buckets appear to come pre-filled, meaning there’s no choosing your milk or flavor shots—you grab what’s already in the bucket and go.
On Instagram, one fan summed up the public’s reaction perfectly: “Ughm excuse me, @dunkin send these nationwide,” with a plea that reads like a battle cry for oversized beverages everywhere. Another commenter tagged friends, joking that this is exactly what they meant when they wanted a “large iced coffee”—but, you know, bigger.
The limited rollout has also inspired a bit of playful jealousy. Several users called the New England exclusivity “wild,” and others begged Dunkin’ to bring the buckets to more states. “Make this nationwide!!!” read one enthusiastic comment, while another added multiple fire emojis to emphasize urgency.
On Reddit, the reaction leaned even more meme-worthy. One person declared the size of the bucket drink “as big as [their] head,” while others started brainstorming custom accessories, like oversized straw rigs or cupholder adapters.
Of course, not everyone has stopped at humor. Some fans are already plotting road trips to find their nearest bucket, while others are wary of the caffeine content, which could easily reach mid-triple-digits in milligrams if you pick the coffee version.
For now, Dunkin’ hasn’t confirmed whether the bucket drinks will expand beyond the Northeastern test markets. But from the buzz online, one thing is clear: size matters when it comes to coffee, at least in 2026.