How do I find my API Ninjas Key?

Log in to your [**API Ninjas dashboard**](https://api-ninjas.com/profile), and you will find your API Key on the main page. Copy and paste it below.

Can I search for cocktails by ingredients?

Yes. Use the `get_cocktails_by_ingredients` tool providing a comma-separated list (e.g., 'vodka,orange juice'). Your agent will return matching recipes instantly.

Does it support detailed instructions?

Yes. Every cocktail recipe retrieved by your agent includes the official preparation instructions provided by API Ninjas.

Cocktail API MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Cocktail API MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire mixology research and recipe auditing workflow with the Cocktail API, the comprehensive source for global drink data. By connecting the API Ninjas Cocktail API to your agent, you transform complex recipe searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve cocktail details, audit ingredient lists, and query preparation instructions without you ever touching a drink portal. Whether you are planning a menu or conducting regional mixology research, your agent acts as a real-time sommelier, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Cocktail API into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Cocktail API and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Recipe Auditing — Search for thousands of cocktail recipes by name and retrieve detailed metadata, including ingredient lists and instructions.
Ingredient Oversight — Find cocktails matching specific ingredients to understand the thematic distribution of flavors instantly.
Discovery by Theme — Query recipes containing base spirits like 'vodka' or 'tequila' to identify relevant assets for your menu.
Preparation Intelligence — Retrieve full step-by-step instructions for any cocktail to assist in deep-dive mixology classification.
Classic Variations — Instantly retrieve classic iterations of standard beverages, from margaritas to martinis.

The Cocktail API MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Cocktail API to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Cocktail API MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Cocktail API

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Cocktail API, help me..." — 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Cocktail API MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Cocktail API through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Cocktail API + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Cocktail API MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Cocktail API MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Cocktail API to Cursor via MCP:

get_classic_margaritas

Get classic Margarita variations

get_classic_martinis

Get classic Martini variations

get_cocktails_by_ingredients

Find cocktail recipes by specific ingredients

get_gin_cocktails

Get popular Gin cocktails

get_rum_cocktails

Get popular Rum cocktails

get_tequila_cocktails

Get popular Tequila cocktails

get_vodka_cocktails

Get popular Vodka cocktails

search_cocktails

Search for cocktail recipes by name

Example Prompts for Cocktail API in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Cocktail API immediately.

"Get the recipe for a 'Margarita' using Cocktail API."

"Find cocktails that contain 'vodka' and 'coffee'."

"Show recipes for 'Gin and Tonic'."

Troubleshooting Cocktail API MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Cocktail API to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Cocktail API + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cocktail API MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.