How to Use the Cocktail API MCP in Claude Code

Claude Code runs the Cocktail API from your terminal to fetch drink data for your scripts and pipelines.

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Claude Code pipes Cocktail API data to your shell

Use the `get_classic_margaritas` tool directly from your command line. Claude Code executes the call and pipes the output into your terminal session. This lets you feed recipe data into other scripts or log files. It's built for terminal-first workflows.

Headless recipe retrieval via MCP Server

Run `search_cocktails` in a CI/CD job to verify or generate content. Claude Code handles the tool execution without needing a browser or a GUI. It works in any environment where you can run the CLI. You get the raw data back for your automated tasks.

Filter spirits using Claude Code

Call `get_gin_cocktails` or `get_vodka_cocktails` to grab lists during your development session. Claude Code returns the results as structured text for your scripts. It ignores the fluff and gives you exactly what the API provides. You can pipe this output straight into your project files.

Setup guide

Set up Cocktail API MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cocktail-api-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Cocktail API transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Cocktail API tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cocktail-api-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Cocktail API MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cocktail-api-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Cocktail API MCP in Claude Code

Use the 'claude mcp add' command in your terminal to register the server. Once added, you can call tools like 'get_classic_martinis' directly in your prompts.

Yes, you can trigger these tools within your CLI workflow. Claude Code will execute the fetch and output the data to your terminal.

As long as your container has network access to the MCP server endpoint, it works fine. Just ensure your config file is mounted correctly.

Your command history is saved in your local shell logs. Claude Code doesn't keep a separate database of your tool calls.

The server only receives public recipe queries. Your terminal environment remains isolated, and the server cannot access your private system files or environment variables.

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