Dunkin' Is Bringing Its Viral 48-Ounce Iced Beverage Buckets Nationwide Starting May 22
Your cup holder is officially useless. Dunkin' is bringing its viral 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets to participating locations nationwide starting Friday, May 22 — just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
The chain announced the nationwide rollout on Wednesday, May 20. The buckets are a limited-time offering, and Dunkin' is framing them squarely around the start of summer.
"Perfect for beach days, road trips, backyard hangs, and everything in between, these 48 oz. buckets make it easier than ever to bring your favorite Dunkin' drink along for the ride," the company said in a statement.
From Regional Test to National Launch
The Beverage Bucket isn't a new concept — it just took the internet to make it happen everywhere.
Dunkin' began quietly testing the oversized containers at about a dozen locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire back in February. The bucket holds 48 ounces, twice the volume of a standard 24-ounce cup, and comes complete with a handle, lid, and straw. There was no formal announcement and no marketing push — but TikTok took care of that.
Videos of the giant drinks spread quickly, with some test locations selling out. Reactions online ranged from enthusiastic to incredulous. "What a great day to live in Massachusetts!" one TikToker wrote. "Why did it take until 2026 for Dunkin' to offer me a bucket of coffee?" read another caption. The groundswell of interest was enough to push Dunkin' toward a full national rollout just three months after the initial test.
What's in the Bucket
Customers can order the buckets filled with Dunkin's signature iced coffee or Refreshers. Dunkin' describes the bucket as "the perfect sidekick for the unofficial start of summer." Pricing has not been widely confirmed ahead of the May 22 launch, and availability is limited to participating locations, so checking with your local store before making a special trip is advisable.
The launch lands at a moment when oversized and shareable food and drink items have become reliable social media fuel, and Dunkin' is leaning into that energy directly. The brand has built much of its recent marketing around viral moments, and the Beverage Bucket — which was already a hit before Dunkin' officially sold it — is a natural extension of that strategy.
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