Dunkin Blueberry Breeze Recipe – The Underrated Copycat Drink You Need This Summer

If you like fruity drinks, especially on hot days in summer, then you really should try this Dunkin Blueberry Breeze Recipe at home. 

It is refreshing, lightly sweet, and has that blueberry punch which makes it feel like summer in a glass. 

Although Dunkin has so many famous drinks — from Dunkin Toasted White Chocolate Latte to Dunkin Blueberry Refresher — this Blueberry Breeze is a bit underrated.

It’s like a mix between iced tea, refresher, and a mocktail. 

 

How to Make Dunkin Blueberry Breeze

The Dunkin Blueberry Breeze is a fruity refresher that tastes like a mix of iced tea, lemonade, and mocktail. At home, you can make it in minutes with just tea (or coffee), blueberry syrup, and ice.

Ingredients:

These are all important ingredients you’ll need to make this Dunkin drink.

• ½ cup brewed green tea (or black tea): Dunkin refresher base is usually green tea, but I’ve tried it with black tea and I liked that too. However, green tea makes it lighter, and black tea makes it stronger. So it’s your choice which one to use.
• ¼ cup lemonade: Fresh is always better. If you use bottled, I’d recommend you go for Simply Lemonade or Tropicana, not overly sweet ones.
• 2 tbsp blueberry syrup: If you can find Dunkin blueberry syrup, great, but Torani Blueberry Syrup is also a good option. Or, you can make homemade syrup (I’ll explain below).
• 1 tsp sugar or honey (optional): It depends on how sweet your syrup is. Homemade blueberry syrup is usually less sweet compared to store-bought ones.
• 1 cup ice cubes: Use big cubes for slower melting. You can also freeze blueberries in ice trays.
• Fresh blueberries: Optional, but it will make your drink look fancy and give natural bursts of flavor.
• Mint leaves: Just 2–3 leaves for a refreshing note.

Coffee version option: You can also replace tea with iced coffee or cold brew. It will become Dunkin Blueberry Iced Coffee at home.

Chocolate option: You can add melted white chocolate syrup or drizzle dark chocolate at the bottom. When you pour the drink, it will mix and give a blueberry chocolate swirl.

 

Instructions:

You want to follow each step like me for the best results. I’ll be similar to a coffee shop but much better.

Step 1: Brew the base

You’ll need to brew ½ cup of tea (green or black) — steep for 3 minutes max, otherwise it will turn bitter. 

If you’re making a coffee version, you can brew strong hot coffee and let it cool, or just use cold brew.

Step 2: Make blueberry syrup (homemade option)

Now you want to take the following ingredients:

• ½ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water

Boil them until the berries burst and the liquid turns deep purple. 

Then, mash with a spoon, then strain to remove skins. 

And, cool completely. 

Btw! This syrup also works on pancakes, ice cream, or even custard, like Eggless Custard Pudding.

Step 3: Mix the drink

You want to take a shaker, add tea/coffee, lemonade, 2 tbsp blueberry syrup, and sugar/honey if needed. 

Shake with ice. 

If you don’t have a shaker, you can simply stir in a jar.

Step 4: Serve

Finally, you can take a tall glass and fill it with fresh ice. 

Pour the mixture over it. 

And, if you want a café-style look, pour slowly so that the syrup can sit at the bottom and the tea/coffee can float on top.

Step 5: Garnish

You can add fresh blueberries, mint, maybe a lemon wheel. 

Optional: You can drizzle white chocolate sauce inside the glass before pouring.

Tip: You should always taste before serving. If your drink is too sweet, you can add a little water or lemon. If too sour, add a little more syrup. 

 

Ingredient Substitutes

Because you might not always have every single ingredient in your kitchen, here are the swaps you can make.

• Tea base substitute: You can use hibiscus tea if you want color, or if you want a mild flavor, then go with white tea. You can even just use cold water + lemon if you don’t want tea at all.
• Sweetener substitute: You can use honey, agave, or stevia instead of sugar. Or, you can also skip entirely if the syrup is already sweet enough.
• Syrup substitute: If you don’t have blueberry syrup, you can use raspberry syrup, blackberry syrup, or even pomegranate juice. However, they will give you a different flavor, but the wound will be good, and the color will still remain pretty.
• Coffee base: You can have both, Cold brew + blueberry syrup = Dunkin blueberry cold brew copycat. This is one of my personal favorites when I want fruity coffee.
• Energy twist: You can mix in coconut water with syrup instead of tea. It’ll make a refreshing post-gym drink.

This flexibility makes Dunkin Blueberry Breeze one of those drinks you can keep changing every time and never get bored, like I often do with Dates Covered Recipe where toppings keep changing.

 

Variations You’ll Want to Try

No doubt that Dunkin’s classic drink is very good. 

But one thing that makes it even better is that you make a little change with the ingredients and try different variations. Here are my top recommendations:

1. Dunkin Blueberry Iced Coffee: Cold brew base + blueberry syrup + ice. Optional cream on top.
2. Blueberry Cold Brew with Chocolate: Cold brew + blueberry syrup + drizzle chocolate sauce = you’ll have a mocha-fruity vibe. Similar to Starbucks Dark Chocolate Mocha but with a berry kick.
3. Blueberry Lemon Breeze: Extra lemonade, less tea. More tangy, summer style.
4. Sparkling Blueberry Mint: Top your drink with soda water. Add extra mint leaves.
5. Blueberry White Chocolate Refresher: Tea base + blueberry syrup + white chocolate syrup. It will taste like liquid blueberry cheesecake.
6. Chocolate variation: White chocolate + blueberry = dessert in a glass. You can also stir in cocoa powder for a richer drink; it will be like a cross between refresher and mocha.

 

What to Serve with Dunkin Blueberry Breeze

This drink is light; you can drink it solo. But it also tastes good if you pair it with rich things. Here are some suggestions:

Savory:

• Bagels, cream cheese, or Dunkin-style breakfast sandwiches.
• Quesadillas or wraps.
• Simple avocado toast.

Sweet:

• Chocolate Fudge with Marshmallow Fluff — a creamy dessert with a fruity drink will taste good.
• Eggless Custard Pudding — soft, creamy, will balance the tangy blueberry.
• Dates Covered with Almond Butter — quick snack pairing.

Other drinks (if you like double drinks):

• Starbucks Dubai Chocolate Drink — chocolatey indulgence.
• Iced White Chocolate Mocha with Strawberry Foam — fruity + creamy combo.

 

Pro Tips to Make It Better

Don’t make any mistakes while making Dunkin Blueberry Breeze. Here are the tips you’ll need to follow:

• You always want to chill the base tea/coffee before mixing, otherwise the ice will melt too fast, and you won’t be able to enjoy this drink longer.
• Use clear glass for a layered look — syrup first, tea second.
• Homemade syrup tastes fresher but less sweet than store-bought, so adjust sugar based on your preference.
• If you want the chocolate version, you need to drizzle syrup or melted chocolate on the inside of the glass before pouring the drink.
• Freeze blueberries instead of ice cubes — it will keep the flavor strong.
• Want to impress someone? You should serve it with mini skewers of blueberries + marshmallows on the side.

Btw! This is the same trick I use for luxury Chocolate Covered strawberries — always think about presentation, not just flavor.

 

Storage Instructions

You can make this Dunkin blueberry breeze in advance and drink it later. Here’s how you’ll do it right 

• Blueberry syrup: You can store it in an airtight jar and keep that jar in the fridge for 1 week.
• Brewed tea/coffee: Keep in the fridge 2–3 days.
• Mixed drink: It’s best to drink immediately. If you keep it, the ice will dilute, and the lemon flavor fades.

My suggestion: You can prepare syrup + tea/coffee separately, then mix whenever you want to drink dunkin blueberry breeze.

 

Conclusion

This is my homemade Dunkin Blueberry Breeze recipe. It is fruity, refreshing, and one of the easiest Dunkin drinks you can make at home. 

You won’t need any fancy blender to make it, just tea or coffee (whatever you like), blueberry syrup, and ice. 

You can even add your own chocolate twist, which I personally love.

Also, this drink is customizable. You can make it like a blueberry refresher, or like a blueberry iced coffee, or blueberry cold brew Dunkin style. 

So now, grab your blueberries and tea (or coffee), and make your own Blueberry Breeze today. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some important questions with their answers about this Dunkin Blueberry Breeze:

What is in the Blueberry Breeze Dunkin?

The Dunkin Blueberry Breeze refresher has a green tea or sometimes lemonade base, blueberry syrup, and ice. 

Besides this, some versions are also made using coffee instead of tea, so you can make it like blueberry iced coffee Dunkin style. 

And as you’re making it at home, you can even add mint or lemon slices for garnish.

What’s in the Dunkin Blueberry Iced Coffee?

The Dunkin Blueberry Iced Coffee is basically iced coffee (or cold brew) mixed with their blueberry flavor shot or syrup. 

When you make it at home, you can make it with cold brew + blueberry syrup + ice, and add a little bit of cream if you like. 

Similar to how I made the variation in this recipe (I discussed above).

Does Dunkin have a blueberry drink?

Yes, Dunkin has several blueberry drinks, like blueberry iced coffee, blueberry cold brew, and even blueberry breeze refresher, but in some locations (it’s not available everywhere, every time). 

And, you can also order a flavor shot of blueberry added to iced coffee.

Does the Blueberry Breeze Refresher have caffeine?

Yes, if you use green tea or black tea base, then it has caffeine. If you make it with coffee, it also has caffeine.

But if you use lemonade only, then it will become caffeine-free. So you can customize it as per your choice.

What does Blueberry Breeze taste like?

It tastes fruity, refreshing, and a little tangy because of lemonade, with a smooth blueberry syrup flavor. 

On the other hand, If you make the coffee version, it will become a balance of berry + coffee, which is unique but very Dunkin-style. 

And if you add a chocolate twist, then it will taste like a fruity mocha dessert drink.

Is Dunkin Blueberry Breeze good?

Yes, it’s one of the most refreshing drinks Dunkin has. It’s good because it’s lighter than creamy lattes but still flavorful.

If you like blueberry blended drinks, you will enjoy this one too. I personally love making it with ice on hot days.

Does the Blueberry shot at Dunkin have sugar?

Yes, the blueberry syrup at Dunkin has sugar. But the flavor shots are sugar-free, while flavor swirls have sugar.

If you want your drink sugar-free at home, I would recommend using sugar-free blueberry syrup like Torani Sugar-Free.

What is the blue slushie drink at Dunkin?

That’s usually a Coolatta or frozen drink. Blue Raspberry Coolatta is one of them.

However, it’s different from this Blueberry Breeze refresher, which is lighter and more like iced tea or coffee.