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Use TheCocktailDB with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Search cocktail recipes by name, ingredient, or category. with full mixing instructions, measurements, glass type, and cocktail images.

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

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Complete set · 5 capabilities

The complete TheCocktailDB capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with TheCocktailDB.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through TheCocktailDB.

  1. 01

    Get cocktail details

    Get full cocktail recipe details by CocktailDB ID

  2. 02

    Get random cocktail

    Perfect for bartender inspiration or "what should I drink?" moments. Get a random cocktail recipe for inspiration

  3. 03

    Browse cocktail category

    Browse cocktails by category (Cocktail, Shot, Ordinary Drink, etc.)

Capability set02 / 02

04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through TheCocktailDB.

  1. 04

    Find cocktails by ingredient

    G. Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Whiskey, Bourbon, Champagne, Kahlua) and get all cocktails that use it. Find cocktails that use a specific ingredient

  2. 05

    Search cocktails

    Returns full recipes with ingredients, measures, glass type, and step-by-step instructions. Try: Margarita, Mojito, Old Fashioned, Negroni, Mai Tai, Piña Colada. Search for cocktail recipes by name

Observed, not estimated

907ms average. Fast in production.

TheCocktailDB is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1208ms
Aug 21Today
Fastest day
746ms
Slowest day
1208ms
14-day trend
Improving-17%

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

FAQ

Questions TheCocktailDB owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key?

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

  • 02

    Are measurements standardized across all recipes?

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

  • 03

    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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