Dunkin' , Ready to Release , New Spiked Drinks.<br />CNN reports that Dunkin' Donuts is releasing <br />two new boozy beverages based on <br />the company's most popular drinks.<br />Last week, Dunkin' announced its <br />new Dunkin' Spiked Coffees and <br />Iced Teas would be rolled out soon.<br />The two drinks, scheduled to hit stores in early <br />September, feature a total of eight flavors <br />based on the chain's tea and iced coffee flavors.<br />CNN reports that Dunkin' is joining a growing number of <br />soft drinks releasing hard versions amid rising demand <br />for ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages. .<br />CNN reports that Dunkin' is joining a growing number of <br />soft drinks releasing hard versions amid rising demand <br />for ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages. .<br />Sales of RTDs reached over $10 billion in the U.S. <br />over the last year, rising 7% from the year before. .<br />Duane Stanford, editor of Beverage Digest, <br />told CNN that Dunkin's brand recognition <br />might help set it apart from the competition. .<br />Like other well known non-alcoholic <br />brands, Dunkin’ wants to capitalize on <br />a built-in audience and established brand <br />equity as it pushes its way into alcohol. <br />This trend is just getting started, Duane Stanford, editor of Beverage Digest, via CNN.<br />Dunkin’ President Scott Murphy agrees with the <br />assessment, saying the company “has as good a chance <br />as anyone to make that category resonate with drinkers.”.<br />Dunkin’ President Scott Murphy agrees with the <br />assessment, saying the company “has as good a chance <br />as anyone to make that category resonate with drinkers.”.<br />According to Murphy, the new Spiked offerings mean , “you can start and end your day with Dunkin’, <br />which is a testament to our continuous drive for <br />innovation and understanding our fans’ desires.”.<br />According to Murphy, the new Spiked offerings mean , “you can start and end your day with Dunkin’, <br />which is a testament to our continuous drive for <br />innovation and understanding our fans’ desires.”.<br />CNN reports that customers in 12 states, including <br />Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Texas, will <br />be able to try Dunkin's new Spiked drinks at launch
