Coffee lovers have a new reason to celebrate. Kahlúa and Dunkin’ announced a partnership on August 5-6, 2025, launching Kahlúa Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur. The collaboration marks Kahlúa’s initial move beyond coffee liqueurs into the cream category and Dunkin’s debut in ready-to-drink cream liqueurs. The brands aim to blend flavor innovation with brand synergy, mixing Kahlúa’s 88 years of coffee liqueur expertise with Dunkin’s caramel-swirl coffee legacy. This launch represents Dunkin’s first cream liqueur product, diversifying its portfolio beyond beverages and baked goods. The creamy sweetness of the liqueur echoes the velvety texture of a White Caramel Mocha, highlighting the synergy between sweet flavors and coffee.
The drink features caramel notes inspired by Dunkin’s popular syrup, layered with toffee, vanilla, dulce de leche, coffee, and chocolate. Made with Kahlúa’s rum base, 100% Arabica coffee beans from Veracruz, and real cream, it delivers a smooth, sweet finish. The International Wine & Spirit Competition awarded it Gold for its taste, praising its balance of Dunkin’s caramel and Kahlúa’s coffee flavor. It’s designed for sipping, mixing into cocktails, or pairing with desserts. Brand ambassadors recommend serving it chilled or over ice with a Dunkin MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole garnish to amplify its coffee-shop charm, capturing the essence of local cafés that act as community hubs.
Blending Dunkin’s caramel swirl with Kahlúa’s coffee-rum base, this Gold-winning cream liqueur layers toffee, vanilla, and dulce de leche for sipping or cocktails.
Available permanently in U.S. stores, the product capitalizes on Dunkin’s 14,000 global locations and Kahlúa’s status as the world’s top coffee liqueur to reach a wide audience. Pernod Ricard USA, Kahlúa’s parent company, handles U.S. marketing and distribution. The release taps into growing demand for coffee-based alcoholic drinks and flavored cream liqueurs.
Caroline Begley, Kahlúa’s VP of Marketing, calls it a way to “elevate everyday moments” by merging Dunkin’s coffee culture with Kahlúa’s craftsmanship. Dunkin’s VP Brian Gilbert says it delivers “indulgence without the fuss.” Both hint at more collaborations ahead.
Pernod Ricard stresses the launch aligns with its sustainability goals while promoting responsible drinking. Crafted to mirror Dunkin’s signature syrup blend, the liqueur balances creamy sweetness with bold coffee undertones. It skips artificial flavors, focusing on natural ingredients like Mexican coffee beans.
The partnership ditches Kahlúa’s coffee-only identity to meet modern tastes, proving even heritage brands can stir up something new. Cheers to that—responsibly, of course.
