Tired of waiting until December for the holiday cheer? Well, you can bring back the magic mid-year! Welcome to Christmas in July, when you can unwrap a festive feast to keep you merry and bright throughout the summer season. From Christmas cookies to refreshing drinks, get ready to embrace the yuletide spirit and create unforgettable memories in the warmer months!
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes are decorated with green frosting and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas in July, they are favorites for kids and adults alike. These Christmas tree cupcakes are easy to decorate, even for little hands.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board
Guests will love noshing on this Christmas-themed charcuterie board at Christmas in July parties. Filled with festive treats and lots of flavors and textures, this delicious board is ideal for parties.
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Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Dreaming of snow? These easy Snowflake Sugar Cookies are pretty iced cookies that are perfect for Christmas in July cookie trays! Or use the recipe to cut out your favorite holiday shapes.
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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
The classic holiday pecan pie gets an upgrade with the addition of both chocolate and whiskey. It’s full of flavor and oh-so-good! Best served with ice cream for Christmas in July!
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Cranberry Margaritas
Say cheers to Christmas in July with a festive cranberry margarita. Made with cranberry juice, tequila and lime juice, it’s a delicious spin on the classic. Garnish it with sugared cranberries for a very merry berry look.
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Peppermint Patties
Get a taste of the holiday season with these homemade peppermint patties that will make your Christmas in July extra special. The smooth and creamy peppermint filling, enrobed in rich chocolate, will melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more.
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Christmas Tree Mimosa Bar
Set up a mimosa bar — on the Christmas tree! Fill food-safe ornaments with enough juice for a mimosa, then let guests choose their own adventure for flavor. All they have to do is pour the contents into a champagne flute and top with bubbly. Cheers to a memorable Christmas in July!
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Bourbon Slush
Make a big batch of Bourbon Slush for a sweltering Christmas in July party. Made with iced tea, orange, lemon and bourbon whiskey all frozen together, this frozen cocktail is so refreshing and delicious. It is almost effortless to make with just four ingredients and easily serves a crowd.
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Peanut Brittle
Let’s get crackin’ with this classic Peanut Brittle! Its sweet crunch is like the sound of jingle bells, and it’s perfect for sharing the Christmas spirit. Whip up a batch, and you’ll swear you can hear carols in the air!
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Cheese Straws
Make a big batch of cheese straws to add to your Christmas in July table. These slightly spicy, cheesy crackers are a luxurious treat.
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Christmas Popcorn Tins
Making your own popcorn tins is so much cheaper than buying them for gifts. These would be so much fun for Christmas in July party favors, or you could enjoy one all yourself along with a holiday movie marathon.
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Cinnamon White Russian
Cold, creamy and full of coffee and cinnamon flavor, the Cinnamon White Russian cocktail recipe is the Christmas in July nightcap you need, especially if you are craving cinnamon goodness. This cocktail uses a homemade cinnamon syrup that’s delicious in coffee, too!
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Yule Mule
Make a delicious holiday cocktail to remember. This popular holiday cocktail features cranberry juice, vodka, lime juice and spiced ginger beer for a festive and sweet holiday drink. It’s quite refreshing too, making it perfect for Christmas in July.
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Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a festive holiday cookie to share with friends and family! Sweet with a hint of sourness, these cookies are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. And they’re delicious warm with a glass of milk!
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Spiced Rum Balls
Don’t feel like baking but still want something to decorate? These spiced rum balls are an elegant Christmas cookie to add to your treat trays and dessert tables.
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Roast Chicken with Orange Butter
This Christmas roast chicken recipe has crispy skin dusted with warm spices, a fragrant orange butter, and juicy, tender meat. It’s a great centerpiece for Christmas in July.
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Dairy-Free Eggnog
Made in the blender, this Dairy-Free Eggnog is a quick and easy way to prepare the traditional Christmas drink. It’s the perfect holiday beverage for vegans and those who can’t consume dairy, but it’s as delicious as the real thing. No one will be the wiser!
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Peppermint Vodka
Homemade Peppermint Vodka is the key to making the best minty fresh cocktails for Christmas in July. Infuse peppermint candies with vodka for a sweet spirit you can enjoy in a mixed drink or as a shooter.
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Antipasto Cheese Ball Recipe
Easy Antipasto Cheese Ball Recipe as a make-ahead antipasto delicious appetizer for your festive Christmas in July table. Our holiday cheese ball appetizer, shaped into a cheese Tree and colored with olives, is a way to serve your deliciousness.
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Homemade Limoncello
Sweet and tart, this Italian digestif is a delicious after-dinner sipper often enjoyed at the holidays. Homemade Limoncello is the ultimate gift any time of year, but it’s extra refreshing in the summer for your Christmas in July parties.
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No-Bake Coconut Macaroons
Enjoy the tropical flavors of these delightful no-bake coconut macaroons, perfect for a summer Christmas celebration. These sweet treats are quick and easy to make, and they’ll transport you to a sunny island paradise while reminding you of little snowballs.
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Sugar Cookie Martini
This Sugar Cookie Martini tastes just like a batch of holiday cookies. Add a rim of royal icing and sprinkles for an extra-indulgent treat for your Christmas in July celebrations.
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Cape Codder
The Cape Codder cocktail — AKA the Vodka Cranberry drink — is a crowd-pleasing, fruity drink for any time of year, but it’s especially festive for Christmas in July. This classic two-ingredient drink is delicious on its own, but you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to bring in some summertime flavor.
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Rosemary Champagne Cocktail
Bubbly and bright, this Rosemary Champagne Cocktail is perfect for toasting anything, but especially Christmas in July. Garnished with a sprig of rosemary, this sparkling, herbal drink can be enjoyed year-round.
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Chocolate Cherry Blossoms
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms are here to sleigh your Christmas in July! They’re a delightful blend of cherry cookies and chocolate Kisses, and they just scream holiday cheer. Unwrap the joy of Christmas without the snow!
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Herbal Limeade
Full of herbaceous flavor, this recipe for Herbal Limeade is perfect for summertime Christmas in July parties — and appreciating your garden’s bounty. Even better, its green color will remind everyone that Grinch season is just a few months away!
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Air Fryer Christmas Cookies
Whip out your air fryer to bake Christmas Cookies on a warm July day! With the air fryer doing all the heavy lifting, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen faster than Santa down a chimney.
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