Observed on January 17 primarily in the United States, this day commemorates a classic winter cocktail that originated in colonial America during the mid-17th century, when rum from Caribbean sugar plantations became widely available
Evolved from a traditional hot toddy, this drink was created by colonists experimenting with adding butter, rum, sugar, and winter spices to the warm beverage. The practice of adding butter to hot drinks dates back to King Henry VIII's reign in England, according to historian David Wondrich.
Celebrate this “comfort in a mug” by combining warm rum with hot water or cider and butter, then spicing it up with winter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.