I Tried 4 of Dunkin’s New Valentine’s Day Drinks, and I Have a Clear Favorite (It’s My New Go-To!)

Despite what Valentine’s Day might seem to be, you don’t need a date, a plan, or a love of all things romance to enjoy it. A willingness to embrace pink, red, and heart motifs helps, but it’s not mandatory. Personally, Valentine’s Day drinks are the seasonal drops I anticipate most — they’re usually some shade of pink (my favorite color) and a little sweeter than normal, and they offer me something different than what I’d normally grab.  

So when I saw Dunkin’s Valentine’s Day drink lineup dropped on January 28, I had to check it out for myself. Between the cloud-topped lattes and pastel refreshers, the menu felt designed for maximal cuteness. I tried four of the new drinks, and one drink stood out immediately as something I’d crave again — not just for Valentine’s Day, but on a random weekday when I want my coffee order to feel slightly special.

Dunkin’s Valentine’s Day lineup spans fruit-forward refreshers, dessert-inspired espresso drinks, and a few new options that feel designed for everyday ordering. The seasonal “Sweet Sips” menu includes three Daydream Refreshers built on the strawberry dragonfruit base, each with its own twist.

• The Heart Eyes Daydream Refresher blends strawberry dragonfruit with blueberry flavor and oat milk, finished with Sweet Cold Foam. 
• The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Daydream Refresher combines strawberry dragonfruit and oat milk with a fluffy Chocolate Cold Foam. 
• The Blush Spritz Refresher is a strawberry dragonfruit flavor with sparkling water.

Coffee lovers have two Cloud Lattes to choose from. 

• The Toxic Ex-Presso Cloud Latte mixes espresso with mocha swirl and raspberry flavor, topped with Chocolate Cold Foam.
• The Sweet On You Cloud Latte combines espresso, whole milk, caramel swirl, coconut flavor, and Sweet Cold Foam. 

Dunkin’s full Valentine’s Day menu also includes The Perfect Matcha — matcha green tea with whole milk and Sweet Cold Foam — and the Buff Chai, made with chai syrup and Protein Milk. The chain also brought back its Brownie Batter Donut (which debuted back in 2013!), along with heart-shaped versions of classic filled donuts like Boston Kreme and Jelly. 

Out of the four drinks I tried — the Heart Eyes Daydream Refresher, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Daydream Refresher, Toxic Ex-Presso Cloud Latte, and Sweet On You Cloud Latte — one stood out immediately as a sip I’d actually order again. 

The Sweet On You Cloud Latte was my immediate favorite. Made with espresso, whole milk, caramel swirl, coconut flavor, and topped with Sweet Cold Foam, this drink is 100% the step up from a standard iced latte I needed. 

What I loved most is how balanced it is. The espresso flavor stands out right away, and the caramel is subtle but adds a soft richness while the coconut brings a light sweetness that doesn’t overpower the drink or taste too artificial. It tasted closest to my usual iced vanilla latte order, but more layered and more indulgent.

The Sweet Cold Foam seals the deal: It’s fluffy, sweet, and blends seamlessly into the drink instead of sitting on top as an afterthought. (I’m a sucker for a Dunkin’ Cold Foam.) Every sip felt cohesive, creamy, and easy to keep drinking. It’s festive without being overly sweet for me, which is hard to find, and that’s why it’s the only drink from the lineup I’d confidently order again.

The Heart Eyes Daydream, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Daydream, and Toxic Ex-Presso Cloud Latte all fully commit to the Valentine’s Day aesthetic, but I wasn’t compelled to want to finish any of them like I was with the Sweet On You Cloud Latte. 

They were so pretty, but the drinks lean more “novelty item” than go-to sip for me. If you’re still curious about them, they’re fun to try once (even if it’s just for the ‘Gram), especially if you love fruity refreshers and chocolate — I found these three flavor combos to be a little too artificial-tasting for me, but if you’re a fan of sweeter drinks and plenty of flavors, you might just like it.

If you’re going to Dunkin’ for only one drink, I recommend the craveable Sweet On You Cloud Latte. It’s cozy and indulgent without going overboard. Valentine’s Day branding aside, it’s just a really solid iced latte.