Sleigh the Summer: Festive Food Ideas for Christmas in July
Jolly Good Foods for a Christmas in July Bash
Break out the flip-flops and the festive cheer – Christmas in July is coming in hot! ☀️🎄 It’s the ultimate celebration mashup, where holly meets heatwave and mistletoe mingles with melon. Ready to serve up some seriously fun holiday vibes with a summertime twist? Check out these unique and playful food ideas that blend classic Christmas spirit with sunny seasonal flavors!
❄️ Festive & Refreshing Appetizers
Caprese Candy Cane Skewers – Layer cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves in a candy cane shape or on mini skewers.
Snowman Deviled Eggs – Stack a small and large deviled egg, add peppercorn eyes, and a sliver of carrot for a nose.
"Wreath" Guacamole Platter – Spread guacamole in a circle on a platter, top with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped red bell pepper “berries,” and surround with chips like a wreath.
🍔 Merry Main Dishes
Grilled “Reindeer” Burgers – Use pretzels for antlers and olives for eyes on burger sliders.
Holiday Hawaiian Sliders – Sweet rolls with ham, pineapple, and Swiss cheese – summer tropical meets Christmas dinner.
Santa’s Shrimp Tacos – Grilled shrimp with a cranberry-lime slaw and a drizzle of spicy mayo wrapped in red-tinted tortillas.
🍉 Jolly Sides & Salads
Watermelon Christmas Trees – Cut watermelon slices into tree shapes with cookie cutters, add kiwi “garland” and blueberry “ornaments.”
Grilled Veggie “Gift Boxes” – Stack roasted zucchini, peppers, and eggplant cubes like presents, tied with a green onion “bow.”
Red & Green Pasta Salad – Toss bowtie pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil, and pesto, with mozzarella pearls for a holly-jolly twist.
🍦 Cool & Creative Desserts
Frozen Hot Chocolate Shooters – Serve mini frozen cocoa milkshakes with whipped cream and crushed peppermint.
Snow Cone “Ornaments” – Serve snow cones in clear plastic ornament balls with red and green syrups.
Santa Hat Strawberries – Strawberries topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a mini marshmallow.
🍹 Cheerful Drinks
Mistletoe Mojitos – Classic mojito with added cranberries and a splash of cranberry juice.
Christmas Punch Popsicles – Freeze a fruity punch with holiday colors into popsicle molds.
"Elf-Ade" Lemonade Bar – Offer red, green, and white lemonades (think strawberry, mint, and coconut) with fun mix-ins and garnishes.
Whether you're rocking around the palm tree or roasting s’mores instead of chestnuts, these merry menu ideas bring all the holiday cheer with a summer twist! 🎅🍍 From frosty treats to festive eats, your Christmas in July party is sure to sleigh – so fire up the grill, cue the carols, and get ready to jingle and sizzle all the way!
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