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Dunkin' Releasing 48-ounce Cold Beverage Bucket Nationwide-But Supply Is Limited

Dunkin' is finally releasing its viral 48-ounce cold beverage bucket nationwide-and fans are divided with their reactions.

On Tuesday, May 12, food blogger Markie_Devo took to Instagram to share the exciting news for folks who want an eyebrow-raising volume of iced coffee or a refresher in one sitting.

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"Drops at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on May 22nd (Memorial Day Weekend)," Devo noted.

He added that customers who order the 48-ounce bucket will receive it filled with either a refresher or iced coffee. Additionally, the price is TBA, and the buckets will only be available at participating locations while supplies last.

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In the comments, many followers rejoiced over the impending drop of the 48-ounce bucket at Dunkin'. One Instagram user exclaimed, "HAVE BEEN WAITINGGGGG🥳!!"

Another declared, "Heck yeah! Inject it in my veins! 😂😂😂😂," as a third fan agreed, writing, "Sign me up for an iced coffee bucket anxiety attack 🫡☕️🪣."

Someone else proclaimed, "Emotional support iced coffee!!!!!!!!!"

Yet another joked, "I can't wait to show up to my therapy session with this."

However, others were less excited by the new offering. One Instagram user snarked, "Nothing like having heartburn while having a heart attack!"

Another pointed out, "48oz of coffee gonna have you s---ting all day 🫪."

A different follower predicted, "Limited supply....most will sell out before 8am."

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BUCKET LISTED: Dunkin' is testing a massive 48-ounce iced coffee bucket🥤🚨 After hearing about the "coffee pail" from a friend, Stephanie Boutchie traveled over an hour to get her hands on the viral item. For $7.99, the bucket holds nearly 3 pounds of coffee-twice the size of a standard medium. Dunkin' is currently quietly testing the concept in some states. Would you get this bucket or is an XL coffee enough for you?

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In February, Dunkin' first tested its 48-ounce bucket at select locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The giant containers of coffee sold for $7.99 and quickly went viral on social media.

What do you think of Dunkin's cold beverage bucket? Would you order one?

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This story was originally published May 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM.

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