Sprinkle a little holiday magic into your summer! With temperatures soaring, why not escape the heatwave and celebrate Christmas in July? Whether you’re watching a holiday movie marathon, hosting a festive party or simply getting ideas for your end-of-year celebrations, these Christmas in July party ideas are merry and bright and will get you into the holiday spirit, despite the sweltering season.
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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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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Irish Cream Cold Brew
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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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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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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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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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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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Christmas Popcorn Tin
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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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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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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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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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs
Get cozy with festive Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs mixed into a cozy mug of hot milk. White chocolate spheres filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and candy cane pieces will make you dream of Christmas.
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Cranberry Rosemary Spa Water
This festive spa water is a great way to keep guests hydrated at during Christmas in July parties. Let cranberries and rosemary infuse with water for a refreshing beverage with a hint of holiday flavor.
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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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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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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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Sugar Plum Sidecar
Sip on a Sugar Plum Sidecar and dream of the Nutracker — in July! Made with homemade plum brandy, this festive holiday cocktail is a sweet and tart sipper.
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Champagne Moscow Mule
The Champagne Moscow Mule is a bright and bubbly upgrade for the traditional ginger beer cocktail. Made with vodka, ginger liqueur, lime juice and champagne, this sparkling sipper is the perfect cocktail for toasting to Christmas in July.
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Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte
Get a little taste of the holidays with this copycat Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte. Made with a homemade sugar cookie syrup, it tastes just like the classic spritz cookie in coffee drink form. Enjoy it iced for the ultimate Christmas in July treat.
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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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Bourbon Balls
These little balls of bliss are packed with the boozy flavor of bourbon. They are perfect for dessert and will make you wish Christmas were sooner.
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Tiramisu Martini
Indulgent tiramisu gets the dessert martini treatment in this delicious after-dinner cocktail. Dress up the glass with chocolate sauce and serve it with a ladyfinger for the ultimate treat. It’s the perfect end to a great Christmas in July dinner.
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate can be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot with a slow cook setting. This easily multipliable recipe is perfect for chilly summer nights where you just want to dream about Christmas!
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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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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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Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur makes an amazing drink for Christmas in July. Pour it over ice and see that it tastes even better than the real thing! Make it with your favorite Irish whiskey and real cream to make a luscious drink worth sharing.
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Bourbon Marshmallows
Bourbon marshmallows make the ultimate addition to Christmas in July s’mores or holiday hot chocolate. Homemade marshmallows are easier to make than you’d think!
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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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Apple Cider Sangria
Make your Christmas in July party extra-inviting with a pitcher of Apple Cider Sangria. Blending white wine, brandy, apple cider, ginger beer and spices, this crowd-pleasing drink captures the essence of the season.
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Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts
This baked brie is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Served with crunchy crackers or crusty bread, it makes a great appetizer for Christmas in July!
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Apple Cider Fireball Jello Shots
These apple cider and cinnamon whiskey jello shots are so fun for Christmas in July. They are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
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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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Pomegranate Mimosa
Pomegranate mimosas are perfect for holiday celebrations and Christmas in July. Make them with pom juice, orange liqueur and your favorite bubbly for a festive and sparkling libation that is easy and party-ready.
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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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Soft Sugar Cookies
Beat the summer heat by baking a batch of soft sugar cookies for your Christmas in July celebration, where the tender texture and tangy flavor of these treats, enhanced by the addition of cream cheese, create an irresistible and timeless delight.
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Cherry Cinnamon Rolls
We all love cinnamon rolls, but have you ever made cherry cinnamon rolls? They’re such a fun twist on a classic, and you’re bound to get compliments on them for Christmas in July breakfasts.
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Guinness Floats
Celebrate the Christmas in July with Guinness floats, which are Irish coffee-inspired ice cream cocktails starring Guinness. Coffee ice cream, smooth stout beer and chocolate sauce make for an indulgent treat to enjoy this summer.
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Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
These Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies is made with gluten-free flour and a replacement for molasses. Out of the cookie dough that’s sugar-free and low-carb, you can make a gingerbread man or a whole village. So much fun for Christmas in July!
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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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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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Roasted Lamb Breast
This succulent lamb breast recipe is seasoned with Dijon mustard, garlic, and rosemary before being roasted to perfection. With a tender interior and a lightly crisp exterior, this recipe is sure to impress at Christmas in July!
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Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies
These Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies are the festive stars you need for Christmas in July! Their vibrant red swirls and sweet raspberry flavor are a merry reminder of Christmas cheer. Plus, they’re adorable all year long!
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Sage and Bacon Stuffing
This recipe takes classic stuffing with sage, onion, celery, and parsley, and add salty, savory bacon for the perfect side dish for Christmas in July!
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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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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Serve up warm and fluffy buttermilk drop biscuits at your Christmas in July feast. These easy-to-make biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to any meal, and their homemade goodness will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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