Hot apple cider has always been a holiday tradition, but here are a few savory ways to get even more creative with apples this holiday season…fun recipes from Rachael Ray – who seems to be taking over the world lately – and yummy spiced apple cocktail mix & rimmer from Stirrings.

{shown above, clockwise from left} Apple Pie Shooter, Buttered Spiked Cider, Relax Already Apple Tea ( take a break from holiday stress!), and Caramel Apple Turnovers. {images from rachaelray.com}