These recipes go way beyond the basic "add gelatin to booze" variety to explore the far reaches of the cocktail universe.

What's pink, purple, blue, sparkle-y all over and full of rum? You guessed it! Happy Birthday Tablespoon.com!

A refreshing, seasonal take on the classic margarita.

A fresh, festive interpretation of the French Martini cocktail, made with pineapple juice, raspberry vodka and Chambord (a raspberry liqueur).

A gelatin riff on the classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail!

Your favorite brunch cocktail in a nosh-able skewered bite!

Your childhood favorite lolly transformed into an adult jello shot treat!

A lively, sweet-tart jello shot featuring cranberries, fresh ginger, and ginger vodka - perfect for holiday entertaining!

A festive vodka-based jello shot featuring peppermint schnapps and white chocolate liqueur in a creamy base.

A fun gelatin treat for kid's valentine's parties, made with flavored gelatin, yogurt, and sweetened condensed milk.

A punch-style jelly shot, flavored with berries and elderflower liqueur.

A juice-based, kid friendly gelatin treat featuring rainbow-hued maraschino cherries . . . (or prepare a spiked version for adult festivities)

Ring in St. Patrick's Day with a Lucky-tini Jello Shot. They're magically delicious!

Ply your pre-Potter movie party guests with a Butterbeer jello shot! 24 jelly shots

Make these jello shots like you like your java - black or with cream and sugar. Either way, a caffeinated (or not, your call!) bite of jello shot goodness!

Try this versatile (and kinda fancy) recipe concocted by none other than Toby Cecchini of the NYT!