Cocktail API MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Cocktail API through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"cocktail-api": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Cocktail API Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Cocktail API " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Cocktail API?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Cocktail API tool infrastructure. Connect 8 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cocktail API MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 8 tools from Cocktail API via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Cocktail API MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Cocktail API through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Cocktail API without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Cocktail API tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Cocktail API + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Cocktail API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Cocktail API, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Cocktail API as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Cocktail API on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Cocktail API tools alongside other MCP servers
Cocktail API MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Cocktail API to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Cocktail API to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpCocktail API + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cocktail API MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Cocktail API to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.