Dunkin’ Remix: Creative Hard Iced Coffee & Tea Cocktail Recipes Featuring Dunkin’ New Hard Beverages

Dunkin’ has officially entered the hard beverage arena with their line of Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffees and Hard Iced Teas, offering a tantalizing new twist on familiar flavors. While these canned cocktails are enjoyable straight from the can, they also serve as an incredible base for creating more elaborate and exciting concoctions. If you’re looking to elevate your happy hour or weekend brunch, these recipes are designed to transform your Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffees and Teas into stunning and delicious cocktails. Get ready to unleash your inner mixologist and explore the endless possibilities!

Before we dive into the recipes, let’s quickly recap the available Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee and Tea flavors. This will help you choose the best base for each cocktail.

**Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Flavors:**

* **Original:** The classic coffee flavor we all know and love.
* **Caramel:** A sweet and decadent caramel infused coffee.
* **Mocha:** A rich and chocolatey coffee delight.
* **Vanilla:** A smooth and creamy vanilla flavored coffee.

**Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Flavors:**

* **Slightly Sweet Iced Tea:** A refreshing and balanced iced tea.
* **Half & Half Iced Tea:** A perfect blend of iced tea and lemonade.
* **Strawberry Dragonfruit Iced Tea:** A fruity and vibrant iced tea.
* **Mango Pineapple Iced Tea:** A tropical and exotic iced tea.

Now, let’s get mixing! Remember to always drink responsibly and be of legal drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages.

## Coffee Cocktail Creations

These recipes are designed to amplify the coffee flavors and add new dimensions with complementary ingredients.

**1. The Mocha Madness Martini**

This martini is a chocolate lover’s dream, combining the richness of Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Mocha with the depth of coffee liqueur and a hint of orange.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Mocha
* 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (e.g., Kahlua, Tia Maria)
* 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur (e.g., Cointreau, Grand Marnier)
* Chocolate shavings, for garnish
* Orange peel, for garnish (optional)
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Place a martini glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to chill.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Mocha, coffee liqueur, and orange liqueur.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. **Shake Vigorously:** Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
5. **Strain:** Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with chocolate shavings and an optional orange peel.
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Mocha Madness Martini delivers a powerful chocolate and coffee punch, balanced by the citrusy notes of the orange liqueur. The result is a sophisticated and decadent martini perfect for an after-dinner treat.

**Variations:**
* **Extra Chocolate:** Add a splash of chocolate syrup to enhance the chocolate flavor further.
* **Spicy Mocha:** Add a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
* **Whipped Cream:** Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.

**2. The Vanilla Bean Bliss**

A creamy and comforting cocktail that highlights the smooth vanilla notes of the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Vanilla. This recipe adds a touch of Irish cream liqueur and amaretto for a luxurious experience.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Vanilla
* 1 oz Irish Cream Liqueur (e.g., Bailey’s)
* 0.5 oz Amaretto Liqueur
* Vanilla extract (1/4 tsp – optional, for extra vanilla boost)
* Whipped cream, for garnish
* Vanilla bean, for garnish (optional)
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Chill a rocks glass or a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Vanilla, Irish cream liqueur, and amaretto liqueur. Add a drop of vanilla extract for amplified vanilla flavor.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. **Shake Gently:** Close the shaker tightly and shake gently for 10-15 seconds to combine the ingredients without over-chilling and diluting the cream.
5. **Strain:** Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. **Garnish:** Top with whipped cream and garnish with a vanilla bean (optional).
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Vanilla Bean Bliss is a velvety smooth cocktail with a creamy vanilla flavor, complemented by the sweet and nutty notes of amaretto and the richness of Irish cream. It’s the perfect indulgence for vanilla lovers.

**Variations:**
* **Salted Caramel:** Drizzle caramel sauce around the rim of the glass and sprinkle with sea salt before pouring in the cocktail.
* **Coffee Kick:** Add a 0.5 oz shot of espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.
* **Cinnamon Spice:** Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top of the whipped cream for a warm and comforting twist.

**3. The Caramel Cold Brew Cooler**

This refreshing cooler uses the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Caramel as a base and adds a bubbly element with club soda and a touch of bourbon for a sophisticated twist.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Caramel
* 1 oz Bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam)
* 2 oz Club Soda
* Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
* Caramel candies, for garnish (optional)
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Glass:** Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of a tall glass (optional).
2. **Add Ice:** Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3. **Combine Ingredients:** Pour the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Caramel and bourbon into the glass.
4. **Top with Club Soda:** Top the mixture with club soda.
5. **Stir Gently:** Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with caramel candies (optional).
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Caramel Cold Brew Cooler is a balanced and refreshing drink with the sweet caramel notes of the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Caramel, the warmth of bourbon, and the refreshing fizz of club soda. It’s a perfect drink for a warm afternoon.

**Variations:**
* **Spiced Caramel:** Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced caramel flavor.
* **Salted Caramel:** Add a pinch of sea salt to the drink for a salted caramel twist.
* **Creamy Caramel:** Add a splash of half-and-half or cream for a creamier texture.

**4. The Original Dunkin’ Energizer**

This one amps up the caffeine and adds a citrus twist. Perfect for that extra boost when needed.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Original
* 1 oz Vodka (Plain or Citrus flavored)
* 0.5 oz Orange Juice (Freshly squeezed is best)
* 0.25 oz Simple Syrup (Adjust to taste)
* Orange wedge, for garnish
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Place a highball glass in the freezer for 15 minutes.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffee Original, vodka, orange juice, and simple syrup.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice.
4. **Shake:** Shake well until chilled.
5. **Strain:** Strain into the chilled highball glass filled with ice.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with an orange wedge.
7. **Serve:** Serve and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** A balanced coffee drink that’s both refreshing and invigorating. The vodka adds a kick, the orange juice a bright citrus note, and the simple syrup balances the acidity.

**Variations:**
* **Grapefruit Energizer:** Substitute grapefruit juice for orange juice.
* **Lime Energizer:** Substitute lime juice for orange juice.
* **Mint Energizer:** Add a few mint leaves to the shaker for a refreshing minty twist.

## Tea-riffic Tea Cocktails

These recipes focus on complementing and enhancing the different tea flavors, using ingredients that pair well with each specific Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea variety.

**1. The Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher**

A vibrant and fruity cocktail that elevates the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Strawberry Dragonfruit with the addition of gin and a splash of lime. This is a light and refreshing summer sipper.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Strawberry Dragonfruit
* 1 oz Gin (e.g., Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire)
* 0.5 oz Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed is best)
* Strawberry, for garnish
* Dragonfruit, for garnish (optional)
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Chill a highball glass or a wine glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Strawberry Dragonfruit, gin, and lime juice.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. **Shake Vigorously:** Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
5. **Strain:** Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with a strawberry and a piece of dragonfruit (optional).
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher is a burst of fruity flavors with a subtle tartness from the lime and a botanical touch from the gin. It’s a perfect cocktail for a warm day.

**Variations:**
* **Sparkling Strawberry:** Top with sparkling wine or Prosecco for a bubbly twist.
* **Minty Strawberry:** Muddle a few mint leaves in the shaker before adding the other ingredients.
* **Spicy Strawberry:** Add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker for a spicy kick.

**2. The Mango Pineapple Paradise**

A tropical escape in a glass! This cocktail combines the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Mango Pineapple with rum and a touch of coconut cream for a truly paradise-worthy drink.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Mango Pineapple
* 1 oz White Rum (e.g., Bacardi, Malibu)
* 0.5 oz Coconut Cream
* Pineapple wedge, for garnish
* Maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Chill a hurricane glass or a rocks glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Mango Pineapple, rum, and coconut cream.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. **Shake Well:** Close the shaker tightly and shake well until chilled.
5. **Strain:** Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry (optional).
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Mango Pineapple Paradise is a creamy and tropical cocktail with the sweet and tangy flavors of mango and pineapple, enhanced by the rum and the richness of coconut cream. It’s like a vacation in a glass!

**Variations:**
* **Frozen Paradise:** Blend all the ingredients with ice for a frozen cocktail.
* **Spicy Paradise:** Add a slice of ginger to the shaker for a spicy twist.
* **Citrus Paradise:** Add a splash of lime juice for a more citrusy flavor.

**3. The Half & Half Arnold Palmer Upgrade**

This cocktail elevates the classic Arnold Palmer by adding vodka and a splash of lemon juice for a tart and refreshing twist. Using the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Half & Half as a base, this recipe is incredibly simple and satisfying.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Half & Half
* 1 oz Vodka (Plain)
* 0.5 oz Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed is best)
* Lemon wedge, for garnish
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Chill a highball glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Half & Half, vodka, and lemon juice.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. **Shake Well:** Close the shaker tightly and shake well until chilled.
5. **Strain:** Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with a lemon wedge.
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Half & Half Arnold Palmer Upgrade is a tart and refreshing cocktail with the familiar flavors of iced tea and lemonade, enhanced by the vodka and the zing of lemon. It’s a perfect drink for a hot day.

**Variations:**
* **Sweet Tea Upgrade:** Use Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Slightly Sweet Iced Tea and add simple syrup to taste.
* **Fruity Palmer:** Add a splash of cranberry juice or raspberry liqueur for a fruity twist.
* **Herbal Palmer:** Add a few basil or mint leaves to the shaker for an herbal infusion.

**4. Slightly Sweet Tea Southern Comfort**

This cocktail leans into the Southern charm, combining the subtle sweetness of Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Slightly Sweet Iced Tea with Southern Comfort liqueur and a hint of peach. It’s a smooth and flavorful drink that’s perfect for relaxing on the porch.

**Ingredients:**

* 4 oz Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Slightly Sweet Iced Tea
* 1 oz Southern Comfort
* 0.5 oz Peach Schnapps
* Peach slice, for garnish
* Mint sprig, for garnish (optional)
* Ice cubes

**Instructions:**

1. **Chill Your Glass:** Chill a rocks glass or a mason jar in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine the Dunkin’ Hard Iced Tea Slightly Sweet Iced Tea, Southern Comfort, and peach schnapps.
3. **Add Ice:** Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
4. **Shake Well:** Close the shaker tightly and shake well until chilled.
5. **Strain:** Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
6. **Garnish:** Garnish with a peach slice and a mint sprig (optional).
7. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

**Tasting Notes:** The Slightly Sweet Tea Southern Comfort is a smooth and flavorful cocktail with the subtle sweetness of iced tea, the warm spice of Southern Comfort, and the juicy sweetness of peach. It’s a perfect drink for a laid-back evening.

**Variations:**
* **Lemon Twist:** Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
* **Bourbon Comfort:** Substitute bourbon for Southern Comfort for a bolder flavor.
* **Ginger Comfort:** Add a splash of ginger ale for a spicy and refreshing twist.

## Tips for the Perfect Dunkin’ Hard Beverage Cocktail

* **Use Fresh Ingredients:** Freshly squeezed juices and high-quality liqueurs will make a noticeable difference in the flavor of your cocktails.
* **Chill Everything:** Chill your glasses and ingredients before mixing to ensure a cold and refreshing cocktail.
* **Don’t Over-Shake:** Over-shaking can dilute your cocktail. Shake just enough to chill and combine the ingredients.
* **Taste and Adjust:** Adjust the amount of simple syrup or other ingredients to suit your personal preferences.
* **Garnish Creatively:** A beautiful garnish can elevate the presentation of your cocktail and add to the overall experience.
* **Drink Responsibly:** Always drink responsibly and be aware of your limits.

Experiment with these recipes as a starting point and let your creativity flow! The Dunkin’ Hard Iced Coffees and Teas offer a versatile base for creating a wide range of delicious and exciting cocktails. Enjoy mixing, creating, and most importantly, enjoying your new Dunkin’ Remix!