Fall is officially creeping in, and with it comes the annual return of all things pumpkin spice. Dunkinâ kicked off its pumpkin season back on Aug. 19, bringing back its signature lineup of pumpkin-flavored drinks, donuts, and other treats just as the flavor started taking over fall menus everywhere. Now, the coffee chain is adding a little pop-star history to the season â or at least, a fictional version of it.
In the companyâs newest campaign, Emma âBaby Spiceâ Bunton and Geri âGinger Spiceâ Halliwell-Horner from the Spice Girls are teaming up with comedian and actress Rachel Dratch, who plays their fictional long-lost bandmate, Pumpkin Spice. According to the newly released video, Pumpkin Spice left the group years ago to pursue her true passion: lattes. And yes, sheâs exactly as obsessed with pumpkin spice as youâd expect.Â
Of course, Pumpkin Spice was never actually a member of the biggest â90s girl group (unfortunately), but the campaign imagines what her place in the band might have looked like â complete with pumpkin-inspired hits, choreography, and lots and lots of seasonal enthusiasm.
The very specific reunion comes just in time for peak pumpkin spice season, but thereâs another reason to pay attention: To celebrate the return of the long-lost bandmate, Dunkinâ is giving away free Pumpkin Spice Signature Lattes on Sept. 8.Â
How To Get A Free Pumpkin Spice Latte From DunkinâÂ
From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time on Sept. 8, customers can get a free medium Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte with a qualifying purchase at participating Dunkinâ locations. The offer is available for orders placed in-store or through the Dunkinâ app, and despite the word âqualifying,â the purchase requirement is pretty simple â almost anything counts, except individual MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats or a cup of water.Â
The latte itself can be ordered hot or iced, so whether youâre clinging onto the end of summer with an iced drink or fully embracing fall with a warm latte and a listen to âAll Too Well (10 Minute Version),â you have options.Â
So, if you needed an excuse to make an afternoon Dunkinâ run, today might be the day. And if you happen to be wondering where the Spice Girlsâ mysterious sixth member has been all these years, well, sheâs been busy making lattes.Â