How to Use the Cocktail API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can our entire team share the Cocktail API MCP Server configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can commit the Cocktail API configuration to your .vscode/mcp.json file, giving everyone on the team instant access to the mixology tools.

Q: How do I test tequila search features using Cocktail API in VS Code Copilot?

Ask VS Code Copilot to run gettequilacocktails via the MCP tool interface to inspect the JSON payload and generate your frontend display code.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot help me write SQL schemas for Cocktail API data?

Yes. Copilot can analyze the structure returned by searchcocktails and write the corresponding SQL tables to store the recipes.

Build and test drink-recipe features with live mixology data in VS Code Copilot.

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Validate cocktail schemas in VS Code Copilot

The `search_cocktails` tool allows VS Code Copilot to fetch live drink schemas directly into your code editor. Your team can immediately write and validate database migrations using real, structured recipe payloads. This direct access means your agent writes the parsing logic without relying on outdated documentation. Copilot inspects the real-time API response and generates exact validation schemas on the spot.

Scaffolding menus with VS Code Copilot

The `get_classic_margaritas` and `get_classic_martinis` tools pull authentic drink variations directly into your VS Code Copilot chat panel. You can instantly scaffold test suites with real-world drink data. Setting up this MCP Server across your team ensures everyone codes against the same recipe formats. Copilot uses the live tool output to write mock tests that match real production payloads.

Build ingredient filters in VS Code Copilot

The `get_cocktails_by_ingredients` tool provides VS Code Copilot with real ingredient pairings to test your search logic. You ask Copilot to build a filter, and it verifies the code against live data. Having this MCP Server in your workspace prevents integration errors. Copilot builds the UI components and verifies they handle multi-ingredient queries correctly before you commit the code.

Setup guide

Set up Cocktail API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Cocktail API MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Cocktail API tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Cocktail API transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

Yes. You can commit the Cocktail API configuration to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file, giving everyone on the team instant access to the mixology tools.

Ask VS Code Copilot to run `get_tequila_cocktails` via the MCP tool interface to inspect the JSON payload and generate your frontend display code.

Yes. Copilot can analyze the structure returned by `search_cocktails` and write the corresponding SQL tables to store the recipes.

You ask VS Code Copilot to fetch rum recipes, and the agent invokes the `get_rum_cocktails` tool to populate your workspace with the results.

Your ingredient searches and recipe requests are sent directly to the API endpoint over HTTPS. Your local codebase, proprietary mixology algorithms, and draft menus are never exposed or transmitted.

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