How to throw the best Christmas in July party

So instead of making a pavlova, whip up a steamed pudding. Replace chilled prawns with baked ham and say cheers with a spicy mulled wine instead of mojitos.

Here’s how to throw the ultimate Christmas in July party.

Decorations

You don’t need to drag out the Christmas tree to decorate your home. Dig out a few glittering decorations and hang them from branches in a vase, or hang a simple eucalyptus wreath on the wall. If you have a sideboard, give it a festive makeover with branches and pinecones. Be creative and have fun, without all the hassle of bringing out all of your decorations.

The menu

Christmas canapés and entrees

Pomegranate glazed baked ham

Spiced apricot, almond and sherry-baked ham

Spiced maple syrup-glazed ham

Coffee and fig fruit cakes

Christmas Florentines

Mulled port and lemon – serve it warm instead of chilled 

Gingerbread man-inspired Moscow mule cocktail