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Connect TheCocktailDB to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your agent into a professional bartender with instant recipe access.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through TheCocktailDB.

  1. 01

    Get cocktail details

    Retrieves the complete recipe and preparation data for a specific cocktail using its unique ID.

  2. 02

    Get random cocktail

    Provides a surprise cocktail recipe when you need quick inspiration or a random drink idea.

  3. 03

    Browse cocktail category

    Lets your agent explore drinks by grouping them into categories like shots, cocktails, or punches.

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2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through TheCocktailDB.

  1. 04

    Find cocktails by ingredient

    Filters the entire database to find every cocktail that uses a specific ingredient like tequila or rum.

  2. 05

    Search cocktails

    Searches for specific cocktail recipes by their name to get full ingredient lists and instructions.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Inventory-based mixing

Tell your agent what spirits you have, and it will list every possible cocktail you can make.

02

Party planning

Use category browsing to find a variety of shots or punches for a large group.

03

Recipe lookup

Quickly get step-by-step instructions for a specific classic drink like a Mojito.

04

Creative inspiration

Ask for a random drink when you want to experiment with something new.

Automate a task

Put TheCocktailDB to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

TheCocktailDB works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put TheCocktailDB to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

902ms average. Fast in production.

TheCocktailDB is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1073ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
777ms
Slowest day
1073ms
14-day trend
Improving-13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of TheCocktailDB, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with TheCocktailDB. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

TheCocktailDB Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p4KWEqA8nKxMDD4zgZIgVrDMgddGP19RBIC03CT4/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — TheCocktailDB capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thecocktaildb-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p4KWEqA8nKxMDD4zgZIgVrDMgddGP19RBIC03CT4/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up TheCocktailDB in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work TheCocktailDB owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone building conversational capabilities centered around food and drink.

  • 01

    Hospitality Chatbot Developers

    They use this to power customer-facing bots that suggest drinks to guests.

  • 02

    Mixology App Creators

    They integrate this data to provide recipe lookups within custom mobile or web apps.

  • 03

    Personal AI Assistants

    They use the capability to get quick recipe help during home bartending sessions.

FAQ

Questions TheCocktailDB owners ask.

  • 01

    How many recipes are in this MCP?

    The database contains over 600 cocktail recipes from around the world.

  • 02

    Do I need to provide my own API key?

    No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages all necessary connections for you.

  • 03

    Can I search for drinks by a specific ingredient?

    Yes, you can use the ingredient capability to find all cocktails that use a specific spirit or mixer.

  • 04

    Does it provide instructions on how to make the drink?

    Yes, every recipe includes step-by-step mixing instructions and exact measurements.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can use this?

    Any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code can use this MCP.

  • 06

    Do I need an API key?

    No. TheCocktailDB provides free open access. No registration or API key required.

  • 07

    Are measurements standardized across all recipes?

    Measurements on TheCocktailDB typically default to imperial measurements (oz, parts, dashes). They match exactly what the database provides.

  • 08

    Can I search for non-alcoholic mocktails?

    Definitely! The DB maintains a 'Non-Alcoholic' category you can filter by when asking for a refreshing drink with zero ABV.

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