How do I test this MCP without a paid API key?

You can use the value '1' as your API key for testing purposes.

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Does it provide images of the drinks?

Yes, the agent can retrieve high-quality images of the cocktails as part of the recipe details.

Can I find non-alcoholic drinks?

Yes, you can use the alcoholic filters to find non-alcoholic options.

How does it help with my home bar?

You can ask the agent to find recipes based on the specific ingredients you have in your cabinet.

Can I search for cocktails that only contain a specific ingredient like Gin?

Yes! Use the filter_by_ingredient capability with 'Gin'. It will return a list of all cocktails in the database that include Gin as one of their primary components.

How do I get the full instructions and image for a specific drink?

First, find the drink ID using search_cocktail_by_name. Then, use the get_cocktail_details capability with that ID to retrieve the high-res image URL, full ingredient list, and step-by-step instructions.

Does the integration provide non-alcoholic drink options?

Absolutely. You can use the list_alcoholic_filters capability to see available filters, and then use filter_by_category or specific search queries to identify 'Non_Alcoholic' drinks.

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Connect TheCocktailDB (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

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 AI agent into a professional bartender.

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

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.

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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TheCocktailDB.

01
List alcoholic filters
Provides a list of available alcoholic filters like Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic.
02
List categories
Returns a list of all cocktail categories available in the database.
03
List glasses
Retrieves a list of cocktail glass types used in various recipes.
04
List ingredients
Fetches a complete list of all ingredients stored in the database.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TheCocktailDB.

05
Get cocktail details
Gets the full recipe and specific details for a cocktail using its unique ID.
06
Get random cocktail
Picks a random cocktail recipe for when you want something new.
07
Search cocktail by first letter
Searches for cocktails that start with a specific letter.
08
Search ingredient by name
Finds specific ingredient metadata by searching for its name.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through TheCocktailDB.

09
Search cocktail by name
Searches the database for a specific cocktail by its name.
10
Filter by category
Filters the cocktail list based on a specific category.
11
Filter by ingredient
Finds all cocktails that include a specific ingredient.
12
Get ingredient details
Retrieves detailed information for a specific ingredient using its ID.

Real work

What teams actually run

Inventory Management

Ask your agent what you can make with the specific spirits and mixers you have on hand.

Menu Planning

Filter by category or glass type to build a cohesive drink menu for an event.

Skill Building

Use the detailed instructions to learn professional mixology techniques at home.

Creative Inspiration

Request a random cocktail to break out of your usual drinking routine.

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.

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

897ms average. Fast in production.

TheCocktailDB is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1102ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 678ms
Slowest day: 1102ms
14-day trend: Stable+3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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_mkEg9UMG9ZayNQrhmpLLWTzbhpaf39ILSENxkk48/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — TheCocktailDB capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thecocktaildb-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mkEg9UMG9ZayNQrhmpLLWTzbhpaf39ILSENxkk48/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 who needs instant, accurate cocktail data without manual searching.

01
Bartenders
They use the AI to quickly check ratios and measurements for complex drinks.
02
Home Enthusiasts
They use it to find recipes that match the ingredients they already own.
03
Content Creators
They use the AI to pull recipe data and images for media production.
04
Party Organizers
They use it to build themed drink lists based on specific categories.

FAQ

Questions TheCocktailDB owners ask.

01
How do I test this MCP without a paid API key?
You can use the value '1' as your API key for testing purposes.
02
Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?
Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Does it provide images of the drinks?
Yes, the agent can retrieve high-quality images of the cocktails as part of the recipe details.
04
Can I find non-alcoholic drinks?
Yes, you can use the alcoholic filters to find non-alcoholic options.
05
How does it help with my home bar?
You can ask the agent to find recipes based on the specific ingredients you have in your cabinet.
06
Can I search for cocktails that only contain a specific ingredient like Gin?
Yes! Use the filter_by_ingredient capability with 'Gin'. It will return a list of all cocktails in the database that include Gin as one of their primary components.
07
How do I get the full instructions and image for a specific drink?
First, find the drink ID using search_cocktail_by_name. Then, use the get_cocktail_details capability with that ID to retrieve the high-res image URL, full ingredient list, and step-by-step instructions.
08
Does the integration provide non-alcoholic drink options?
Absolutely. You can use the list_alcoholic_filters capability to see available filters, and then use filter_by_category or specific search queries to identify 'Non_Alcoholic' drinks.

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Connect TheCocktailDB to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List alcoholic filters

List categories

List glasses

List ingredients

05-08

Get cocktail details

Get random cocktail

Search cocktail by first letter

Search ingredient by name

09-12

Search cocktail by name

Filter by category

Filter by ingredient

Get ingredient details

What teams actually run

Inventory Management

Menu Planning

Skill Building

Creative Inspiration

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

TheCocktailDB Connector

Claude Desktop

Bartenders

Home Enthusiasts

Content Creators

Party Organizers

How do I test this MCP without a paid API key?

Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

Does it provide images of the drinks?

Can I find non-alcoholic drinks?

How does it help with my home bar?

Can I search for cocktails that only contain a specific ingredient like Gin?

How do I get the full instructions and image for a specific drink?

Does the integration provide non-alcoholic drink options?

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