Every January 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum Day—a tradition that’s just as satisfying now as it was when I first wrote this post.
I love sharing this recipe every year to mark the day — it’s become a small tradition of mine. Hot buttered rum ranks high on my personal deliciousness scale, and this version, made with ice cream and stored in the freezer, is the one I return to again and again. It’s rich, simple to make ahead, and ready whenever the mood strikes, whether you’re celebrating National Hot Buttered Rum Day or just craving something warming on a cold winter evening.
Published: January 17, 2025. Updated January 2026.
Hot buttered rums rank high enough on the deliciousness scale that somewhere, someone gave it its own special day: January 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum Day.