A huge part of celebrating Valentine's Day — no matter if it's with a significant other or solo! — is enjoying some of the festively themed food. Dunkin' Donuts [1] is once again getting in on the loved-up fun by bringing back their popular pink velvet macchiato, which first debuted on their Valentine's Day menu in 2020. I decided to try it this year to see if it really lives up the hype, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it.

According to Dunkin' Donuts' website [2], the pink velvet macchiato combines "rich espresso with red velvet cake flavour and hints of smooth cream cheese icing." Thanks to the pink colour [3] of the syrup, the drink is very aesthetically pleasing, but I also couldn't help but wonder if that would be a deal-breaker. Would it be too much?

At first glance, the drink lived up to its expectation. My pink velvet macchiato looked just like the pictures — pink, creamy syrup on the bottom, and espresso on top. You can get the drink hot, but I got an iced one because that's how you can see the pretty layering. After you finish admiring the colours, however, I highly recommend giving the drink a nice stir, otherwise your first sip will be all syrup. Once everything is mixed, it tastes pretty good! I could taste hints of cake and frosting, and overall, it's a unique flavour that I can't easily compare to others.

If there is one definite word to define the drink, however, it would be sweet. The sweetness does contrast nicely with the bitterness of the coffee [4], and altogether has a smooth, cohesive taste, but it is sugary, so make sure you have a sweet tooth before ordering one. I recommend giving the pink velvet macchiato a try, especially if you want a fun treat [5] that looks as good as it tastes!