This Friday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day — the time of the year when people are hoping for luck to rain down on them. And for Dunkin’ customers, that luck comes in the form of the long-awaited return of the Irish Creme Flavored Coffee. That’s right, the popular seasonal drink has made its glorious return just in time for Shamrock Day. Keep reading on to find out all the details about the return of this fan-favorite Dunkin’ drink.
What is Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee?
Irish Creme is a classic liqueur that is commonly added to coffee beverages. Dunkin’ reimagines the Irish Crème flavor in a coffee, pairing it with notes of sweet creme and vanilla to create the coffeehouse chain’s velvety and deliciously smooth Irish Creme Flavored Coffee. Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee was first launched in 2013 and has been a fan-favorite seasonal drink ever since.
Does Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee have alcohol?
No, Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee does not contain any alcohol. For those who are not familiar, the classic Irish Creme is typically made with Irish whiskey, cream, coffee, and other flavorings such as vanilla and nutmeg. So how exactly did Dunkin’ recreate the Irish Creme flavor for its Irish Creme Flavored Coffee without adding any alcohol?
According to a blog post on the Dunkin’ website, the flavors in the seasonal sip that are most recognized with Irish Creme whiskey “come from the distilling and aging process, so they can be added into the drink sans alcohol.”
Dunkin’ used a combination of natural and artificial flavoring ingredients to recreate the flavor of Irish whiskey without adding actual Irish whiskey to its Irish Creme flavored Coffee. Paired with a subtle, creamy sweetness and a touch of vanilla, this coffee creation can be enjoyed hot or iced, depending on your preference.
What’s the best snack to go with Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee?
Want to fully satisfy your sweet tooth? Then double up on the sweetness by pairing Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee with the chain’s Chocolate Croissant or Carrot Cake Muffin. But if your taste buds are craving a unique combination of sweet and savory, then order a Sweet Black Pepper Bacon Sandwich to go with the seasonal drink.
Where to buy Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee
Dunkin’s Irish Creme Flavored Coffee is now available at participating Dunkin’ restaurants across the United States for a limited time. To celebrate the return of the fan-favorite sip, Dunkin’ Rewards members can use their $2 Medium Iced Coffee Rewards Offer, valid now until March 31st, to purchase an Irish Creme Flavored Iced Coffee, while supplies last.
Why do Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is celebrated in many countries across the world, including the United States where it is celebrated with parades, festivals, and parties. Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to honor their Irish heritage and to celebrate the culture, customs, and traditions of Ireland. It is also a time for many to simply have a good time and enjoy fun activities like wearing green clothing and drinking beer.
