Dunkin’ At Home Recipe

Brew

Brew 3 cups of medium-roast coffee using your preferred method (drip, pour-over, or French press) so it’s hot and freshly made. If you want a stronger Dunkin-style kick, stir in 1 tsp instant espresso powder into the hot coffee until dissolved.

Allow the brewed coffee to cool slightly (5–10 minutes) so it doesn’t melt the ice immediately if you’re making an iced version. For iced coffee, you can speed-cool the coffee by pouring it into a shallow pan and placing it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes or into an ice bath.

In a jug, combine 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream if you prefer richer). Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and stir to combine.

If you prefer your milk frothed (hot or iced latte style), heat the milk mixture gently to 140–150°F (60–65°C) and froth with a handheld frother or steam wand until smooth and velvety. For iced drinks, simply shake the milk mixture in a sealed jar for 30–45 seconds to create light froth.

Add 3 tablespoons simple syrup to the warm coffee and stir to dissolve. If you prefer richer caramel notes, add 1 tablespoon light brown sugar as well and stir until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness: add more syrup 1 tbsp at a time if desired.

For flavored variations: stir in an extra 1/2 tsp vanilla or 1–2 tbs caramel sauce to the coffee while warm to incorporate the flavor evenly.

For iced Dunkin-style coffee: fill two large glasses with ice (about 1 cup each). Divide the sweetened coffee between the glasses.

Pour the milk mixture over the coffee in each glass, leaving about 1/2 inch at the top for whipped cream if using. Give a gentle stir to combine.

Top each drink with a dollop (about 1/4 cup) of whipped cream if desired, then drizzle 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce or chocolate over the top. Sprinkle a light pinch of ground cinnamon (about 1/8–1/4 tsp divided) as garnish.

For hot Dunkin-style coffee: skip the ice. After adding sweetener to the hot coffee, stir in the milk mixture (warmed and frothed if desired). Top with whipped cream and drizzle as above.