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 Google ADK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Cocktail API
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Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Cocktail API as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
    StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)

# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
    )
)

agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-pro",
    name="cocktail_api_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with Cocktail API "
        "using 8 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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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.

Google ADK natively supports Cocktail API as an MCP tool provider — declare the Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 8 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.

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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP

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

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Create the agent

Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow

Explore tools

The agent will discover 8 tools from Cocktail API via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Cocktail API MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Cocktail API through the Model Context Protocol.

Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers — declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution

Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Cocktail API

Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in — not bolted on

Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Cocktail API tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Cocktail API + Google ADK Use Cases

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

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Cocktail API and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine Cocktail API tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Cocktail API regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Cocktail API

Cocktail API MCP Tools for Google ADK (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Cocktail API to Google ADK 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 Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK

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

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Cocktail API + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cocktail API MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.