# Coffee-Infused Dirty Sodas Dunkin' Dirty Soda Features Coffee Milk, Pepsi and Sweet Cold Foam By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-dirty-soda References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dunkin-introduces-black-cherry-refreshers-dirty-soda-and-frozen-coffee-lineup/) & [dunkindonuts](https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en)  The Dunkin' Dirty Soda is a new addition to the brand's menu for the summer that's crafted with the signature drink recipe as its inspiration, but with a decidedly cafe-themed twist. The drink pairs the brand's coffee milk with [Pepsi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunn-dirtys) to achieve a creamy yet earthy cola flavor before being finished with [Sweet Cold Foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-cold-foam-creamer). These ingredients combine to deliver a burst of creamy coffee-inspired flavor, which is enhanced with the classic sweetness of Pepsi and is expected to be a hit amongst a wide range of consumers. It could gain traction amongst those who are looking for an alternative to coffee-based drinks. The Dunkin' Dirty Soda has been reported to have a finish that will call to mind the brand's [Dunkalatte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-n-milk-latte) to give it a new yet familiar flavor. Image Credit: Dunkin’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Coffee-infused Sodas:** A growing consumer appetite for beverages that blend coffee flavors with carbonated soft drinks is creating room for novel flavor profiles that blur the lines between energy, caffeine and soda categories. - **Sweet Cold Foam Toppings:** Cold, sweetened foams applied as finishing layers are elevating texture-focused consumption experiences and redefining how indulgence and mouthfeel are marketed in ready-to-drink formats. - **Cafe-style Fast-food Collaborations:** Fast-food chains incorporating cafe-inspired preparations and signature coffee elements into limited-time offerings are reshaping expectations for premium, cross-category menu items at scale. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Menu experimentation with hybrid beverages provides opportunities for QSRs to differentiate through seasonal, socially shareable products that attract both coffee and soda drinkers. - **Beverage Manufacturers:** Soda and coffee producers exploring co-formulated drinks and pre-mixed RTD formats are positioned to disrupt distribution channels and capture crossover consumption occasions. - **Dairy and Non-dairy Ingredient Suppliers:** Suppliers of milk, creamer and texturizing agents stand to influence product innovation by developing stable, shelf-ready foams and creamy bases compatible with carbonated and caffeinated systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepackaged Dirty Soda Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-mountain-dew.md) - [Creamy Coconutty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-pepper-creamy-coconut-flavor.md) - [Better-for-You Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-so-dirty-soda.md) - [Vanilla Creme-Spiked Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-dirty-soda.md) - [Creamy Customizable Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirled-soda.md) - [Crafted Fast Food Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Crafted-Fast-Food-Beverages.md) - [Citrus-Forward Soda Arrivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-3.md) - [Premium Hard Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-pop.md) - [Customizable Dessert-Style Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-sodas-1.md)