The Dunkin Valentine’s Day menu has brought lots of joy in these cold winter months. With Dunkin’s donut boxes filling advisory groups on KO snack days, the new menu items brought much-needed change to the regular assortment. Due to the clever Valentine’s Day themes, every exclusive item was a hit.
There were seven drinks included in the menu this year. Lattes, refreshers, espresso, chai, matcha, and even a spritz were selected. When I picked up the Blush Spritz, I did not know what to expect. I had assumed that it was just another refresher and a rip-off from the other drinks Dunkin has to offer. However, the pink, bubbly drink perfectly matches the Valentine’s Day theme and was an excellent choice for the menu. While it is similar to the Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher, the Blush Spritz differs in a major way that sets the two apart. Both share the same strawberry dragonfruit base; however, the Blush Spritz uses sparkling water instead of lemonade or green tea to dilute the concentrate. This gives the beverage carbonation and dulls its sweetness compared to its neighboring refresher. I was pleasantly surprised with the Blush Spritz and found that the sparkling water was a great addition.
The Dunkin Valentine’s Day menu also includes three different donut variations. There are two heart-shaped donuts, named the Brownie Batter Donut and the Cupid’s Choice Donut, along with Munchkins encased in Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
Out of the two heart donuts, I widely prefer the Brownie Batter. The donut itself is soft and pillowly, and the brownie batter filling is thick, fudgy, and delicious, adding a great amount to the flavor profile. I love how it tastes exactly like the brownie batter I make at home. Topped with chocolate frosting and Valentine’s Day sprinkles, the Brownie Batter donut will always hold a place in my heart and keep me coming back for more every year.
The Cupid’s Choice donut made less of an impact for me, due to it practically being a Boston Creme donut in a heart shape. Frosted with Dunkin’s own strawberry frosting and Valentine’s Day sprinkles, it’s still delicious, but a regular Boston Creme should satisfy my craving for the rest of the year. As for the sprinkled Munchkins, they are at the bottom of my list. I find that you should not mess with perfection, and for me, regular Munchkins are just that.
Overall, I quite enjoyed Dunkin’s take on Valentine’s Day this year. The drinks and donuts were delicious, and I loved getting to try and review them. The concept and execution of a limited-edition menu created new excitement around Dunkin’s brand. I look forward to seeing their take on other holidays, and I can confidently say their Valentine’s Day menu has set the standard high going forward.
