How to Use the Cocktail API MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the Cocktail API MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers block. Restarting the application makes the cocktail tools available in your chat input.

Q: How do I find rum drinks with the Cocktail API?

Ask your agent to find rum recipes, and it will invoke getrumcocktails to return the top classics.

Get instant mixology specs and recipe audits directly in your Claude Desktop chat.

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Audit drink builds in Claude Desktop

The `search_cocktails` tool lets Claude Desktop pull precise recipe formulations directly into your active chat window. You ask for a ratio, and the client pulls the exact specs without making you open a browser tab. This setup lets you verify drink builds side-by-side with your menu notes. Your desktop agent parses the recipe structure, flags missing bitters, and suggests balance adjustments based on real data.

Inventory matching via Claude Desktop

The `get_cocktails_by_ingredients` tool connects your Claude Desktop client to a live database of drink combinations based on what you have on hand. You type your backbar inventory list, and the client returns exact matches. Running this through an MCP Server means you bypass manual searching entirely. The agent instantly filters out drinks you can't make, saving your staff from guessing substitutions.

Rapid spirit-specific menus in Claude Desktop

The `get_gin_cocktails` tool, alongside `get_rum_cocktails`, `get_tequila_cocktails`, and `get_vodka_cocktails`, fetches curated spirit lists directly into your Claude Desktop workspace. You get instant access to foundational templates for any base liquor. Connecting this MCP Server lets you build custom menu variations without copy-pasting from old PDFs. Once connected, Claude structures the output into clean markdown tables for your kitchen staff.

Setup guide

Set up Cocktail API MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Cocktail API MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Cocktail API MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under cocktail-api-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Cocktail API MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. Your local Claude Desktop agent uses the MCP connection to call `get_tequila_cocktails` and pull real-time drink specifications into your conversation.

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` block. Restarting the application makes the cocktail tools available in your chat input.

No. The Cocktail API requires an active internet connection to fetch real-time drink data and ingredient lists. Without a network, your local agent cannot resolve the recipe requests.

Ask your agent to find rum recipes, and it will invoke `get_rum_cocktails` to return the top classics.

No. Your search terms and ingredient lists stay inside your Claude Desktop session. The API only receives the specific search queries to return matching drink profiles, keeping your proprietary bar specs safe.

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