Dunkin’ Iced Beverage Bucket Is Back August 7 — Price, Flavors & Everything New
Quick answer: Dunkin’s Iced Beverage Bucket returns August 7, 2026, at participating locations nationwide. It costs $12.99 for 48 ounces of iced coffee or a Refresher. New this round: a Bucket Holder accessory built for car cup holders, with early online access for Dunkin’ Rewards Boosted Status members starting July 29.
Dunkin’s most ridiculous menu item of 2026 is making its third comeback. This time, it brings a companion product that solves the biggest complaint from round one: the bucket never fit in a car cup holder.
Here’s everything confirmed so far — the price, the new flavors, and how to grab the new accessory before everyone else does.
Quick Facts — Dunkin’ Iced Beverage Bucket (August 2026)
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Return date | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| Size | 48 ounces |
| Price | $12.99 (includes the beverage) |
| Fill options | Iced coffee or any Refresher |
| Featured Aug. flavors | Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher, Pink Pineapple Sparkling Refresher, Black Cherry Protein Refresher, Iced Coffee with Peanut Butter Swirl |
| New accessory | Iced Beverage Bucket Holder (fits standard car cup holders) |
| Early access | Dunkin’ Rewards Boosted Status members, starting July 29 |
| Refillable? | No — one-time fill only |
| Customizable? | Yes — dairy, flavor swirls, flavor shots |
| Supply limit | Not officially announced for this round (earlier waves capped around 25 per store) |
What Is the Dunkin’ Iced Beverage Bucket?
The Dunkin’ Iced Beverage Bucket is a 48-ounce, bucket-shaped cup that Dunkin’ fills with your choice of iced coffee or a Refresher. It comes with a handle, a lid, and an oversized straw.
That’s roughly double a large iced coffee. It’s become one of Dunkin’s biggest talking points this year — nobody expected a coffee chain to commit this hard to a literal bucket.
When and Where to Get the Dunkin Iced Beverage Bucket
The bucket returns August 7, 2026, at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide, for a limited time while supplies last.
Not every store carries limited-time items like this one. Check the Dunkin’ app first, before you make a special trip.
How Much Does It Cost?
The Dunkin’ Iced Beverage Bucket costs $12.99, and that price includes the beverage. It matches the May nationwide launch — Dunkin’ hasn’t raised the price for this round, at least not yet.
What’s New This Round: The Bucket Holder
The Iced Beverage Bucket Holder is a new accessory that fits the 48-ounce bucket securely into a standard car cup holder. It’s Dunkin’s answer to the biggest complaint from earlier rounds — the bucket never fit anywhere in a car.
Guests in the earlier market test asked for an easier way to carry their buckets around, and this holder answers that request. Dunkin’ says its team started designing the holder while that test was still running.
How to Get the Bucket Holder Early
Dunkin’ Rewards members with Boosted Status get exclusive online access to the Bucket Holder starting July 29, while supplies last.
Regular guests should get access once the wider August 7 rollout begins. Dunkin’ hasn’t confirmed an exact general-public date for the holder yet, so check the app closer to launch.
The August Flavor Lineup
The confirmed August flavors are the Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher, Pink Pineapple Sparkling Refresher, Black Cherry Protein Refresher, and Iced Coffee with Peanut Butter Swirl.
That’s a shift from the May lineup, which leaned on Cherry Lime Rickey and various Limeade Refreshers. The Peanut Butter Swirl Iced Coffee is new to the bucket format.
You don’t have to stick to these four, though. Order any iced coffee or Refresher from the regular menu, and it fits right in the bucket.
From Regional Test to National Obsession — The Full Timeline
Dunkin’ has run the Iced Beverage Bucket three times in 2026, and each wave has grown bigger than the last.
February 2026 — the quiet test. A handful of stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire tested 48-ounce buckets — coffee versions around $8.99, Refreshers around $9.49, capped at roughly 25 per store. It didn’t stay quiet for long. TikTok videos of people hauling gallon-sized iced coffees around New England spread fast, and the story landed on national morning television within weeks.
May 22, 2026 — the nationwide launch. Dunkin’ took the bucket nationwide for Memorial Day weekend at the price it’s held ever since: $12.99, filled with iced coffee or a Refresher of choice.
August 7, 2026 — the third wave. Same price, new accessory, new flavor lineup. Dunkin’ finally answers the “it doesn’t fit in my car” complaint that followed the bucket through its first two runs.
Is It Actually Worth Getting?
Yes, if you already drink iced coffee or Refreshers regularly. You get a lot more drink for the price than ordering two large sizes, and the Bucket Holder finally makes it practical for road trips instead of a spill risk.
One real caveat: 48 ounces of coffee packs a lot of caffeine into one sitting. Most health guidance caps healthy adults around 400mg of caffeine a day, and a fully-loaded coffee bucket can get close to that limit or past it, depending on your order. Pace yourself if you go with iced coffee rather than a Refresher.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Dunkin’ Iced Beverage Bucket come back in 2026?
It returns Friday, August 7, 2026, at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide, for a limited time while supplies last.
How much does the Dunkin’ bucket cost?
$12.99, which includes the beverage — the same price as the May 2026 nationwide launch.
How big is the Dunkin’ bucket compared to a regular large iced coffee?
The bucket holds 48 ounces, which is 16 ounces more than Dunkin’s regular Large iced coffee at 32 ounces — about 50% more drink.
