'It's giving motivation.' Dunkin', Paige DeSorbo release pink refresher
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Dunkin' is partnering with reality television star Paige DeSorbo for its take on a fruity pink drink.
On Thursday, May 28, Dunkin' unveiled its Pink Spritz Refresher. Promoted by DeSorbo, the iced drink is made with guava, orange and passionfruit flavors and topped with a splash of sparking water.
"Anyone who follows me knows I'm usually horizontal until noon, but somehow this drink has me fully styled and running errands," DeSorbo said in a news release. "It's giving motivation."
The Pink Spritz Refresher isn't the only new menu item. Dunkin' also whipped up a new Orange N' Vanilla Specialty Donut for the summer. The glazed cake doughnut is topped with a vanilla-flavored icing drizzle and is available for a limited time.
Summer at Dunkin': Guava refresher and more: Dunkin' debuts new summer menu items for 2025
Who is Paige DeSorbo?
The 32-year-old reality television star is known for her role in the Bravo series, "Summer House." The show follows a group of friends who share a summer house in Southampton, New York. The friends work in New York City during the week and get together each weekend. DeSorbo has been a part of the series since 2019.
DeSorbo is also the co-host of the podcast, "Giggly Squad" with Hannah Berner. Each week, the duo talk about pop culture, fashion and mental health.
June Dunkin' deals for Rewards Members
Here's what rewards Dunkin' is offering to members this June:
June 1-16: $2 Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf with beverage purchase
$2 Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf with beverage purchase June 14-15: Three times the points on a half dozen and full dozen doughnuts and 25- and 50-count Munchkins
Three times the points on a half dozen and full dozen doughnuts and 25- and 50-count Munchkins June 16-30: $4 Bacon Cheddar Omelet Bites with beverage purchase
$4 Bacon Cheddar Omelet Bites with beverage purchase Every Monday in June: Receive 100 bonus points when ordering ahead on the Dunkin app
The Dunkin' mobile app is free, as is a Dunkin' Rewards membership.
Throughout the entire summer, all Dunkin' customers (not just reward members) may purchase a medium refresher for $3. In addition to the Pink Spritz, Dunkin' offers Strawberry Dragonfruit, Mango Pineapple and Tropical Guava.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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