An image of Dunkin’ Donuts recently released “Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso” is shown. The drink came out as a collaboration between Dunkin’ Donuts and American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter on Dec. 31, 2024 as part of Dunkin’s winter menu. “This limited-time, handcrafted iced beverage blends Dunkin’s signature espresso with brown sugar and oatmilk. While undeniably tasty, the drink itself is unoriginal and disappointing,” Social Media Staffer Isabel Blankenship wrote. Photo fair use of Dunkin’ Donuts
On Dec. 31, 2024, Dunkin’ Donuts released “Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso” as a collaboration with the popular singer.
Sabrina Carpenter partnered with Dunkin’ Donuts to release “Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso” on Dec. 31, 2024. This limited-time, handcrafted iced beverage blends Dunkin’s signature espresso with brown sugar and oatmilk. While undeniably tasty, the drink itself is unoriginal and disappointing.
Sabrina Carpenter, an American singer, songwriter and actress released her hit single “Espresso” on April, 11 2024. The track became the third most best-selling song of 2024 worldwide, serving as the inspiration for the drink’s creation. However, the hype around the drink set expectations far too high.
It seems as though Dunkin’ Donuts slapped Sabrina Carpenter’s name on an already existing drink and called it a collab rather than creating a new concept.
At first glance, the drink is underwhelming. It wasn’t full to the brim, had less cold foam than expected and appeared to be watered down, making it overall lack the aesthetic appeal seen in advertisements.
Other than that, the taste was enjoyable. The iced coffee offered a good balance of sweetness and bitterness, with the bold espresso complementing rather than overpowering the brown sugar. The oat milk contributed a subtle nutty undertone, pairing well with the drink’s other flavors.
The announcement video of Dunkin’ Donuts partnership with Sabrina Carpenter is shown above. Dunkin’s winter menu dropped on Dec. 31, 2024 and included “Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso.” “Despite its pleasant flavor, the drink doesn’t stand out. The concept — an iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso —is already a drink at Dunkin’s rival, Starbucks,” Social Media Staffer Isabel Blankenship wrote. Video fair use of Dunkin Donuts
Despite its pleasant flavor, the drink doesn’t stand out. The concept — an iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso — is already a drink at Dunkin’s rival, Starbucks. By comparison, it seems as though Dunkin’ Donuts slapped Sabrina Carpenter’s name on an already existing drink and called it a collab rather than creating a new concept. For a collaboration tied to such a prominent artist, the lack of innovation with the drink is disappointing.
Overall, while Dunkin’ Donuts “Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso” may satisfy taste buds, it fails to deliver the excitement or novelty one might expect from this partnership. The uncreative and unfulfilling iced beverage is one to skip out on this season.
