We Tried Sabrina Carpenter’s New Dunkin’ Donuts Drink—Here’s How It Stacks Up

Just when we thought all the new menus had dropped, Sabrina Carpenter surprised us with a delicious debut—this time, in drink form. 

Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso hit Dunkin’ stores on New Years’ Eve, accompanied by a cheeky launch video featuring the pop star’s signature humor and even a cameo from her grandma. 

We Tried Sabrina Carpenter’s New Dunkin’ Donuts Drink—Here’s How It Stacks Up

What does Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso taste like?

As this is Dunkin’s first foray into shaken espresso drinks, we’re excited that they started with a classic. Similar to Starbucks and Blank Street’s take on the trending drink, Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso includes oat milk, espresso, and ice. It’s expertly mixed in a shaker, as shown by Sabrina in the video, for a velvety, smooth taste.

So how does it compare to Blank Street?

While brown sugar is the key flavor in both drinks, Blank Street’s Shaken Brown Sugar Cold Brew swaps espresso and oat milk for a cold brew shot and regular milk. It also includes a pinch of cinnamon, which is a nice touch. While Blank Street’s coffee tends to be a lighter roast—since it uses a cold brew shot rather than espresso—the drink feels more like a dessert than a caffeinated bev. It’s great for anyone who prefers a lighter option.

Is it better than Starbucks’ OG Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso?

Starbucks set the standard for all other shaken espressos (in this writer’s opinion, at least). The ingredients are pretty much the same between both drinks, so choosing a favorite will come down to which chain’s espresso you prefer.

Want to make it at home?

If you’ve fallen for  Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso like we have, here’s how to recreate it at home:

Ingredients:

• 2 shots of espresso
• 1/2 oz vanilla syrup
• 1/4 oz caramel syrup
• 1 cup oat milk (or  your fave milk)
•  Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Fill a cup with ice.
2. Add espresso, vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, and milk.
3. Pour into a shaker and shake that ess.
4. Serve in your favorite coffee mug.