• MATCHED
  • READY
  • GAP
  • HUMAN

How to build cocktail menus with your AI

Connect your agent to the Cocktail API to turn your current inventory into a full drink list. It handles the recipe math so you don't have to.

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Short answer

How can I make a cocktail menu using only what I have in stock?

Tell your agent which spirits and mixers are on your shelves. It will scan the database for recipes that match your specific ingredients. You'll get a list of drinks you can make right now without a trip to the store.

The results

What you get

The AI turns your inventory list into actionable drink options.

MATCHED

Inventory-accurate recipes

The agent identifies drinks that use your exact ingredients. You won't see recipes requiring items you don't have.

READY

Instant menu drafts

Your agent compiles the matched recipes into a clean list. You can then pick your favorites for the night.

GAP

Missing item alerts

If a recipe is almost perfect but needs one more thing, the AI flags it. This helps you decide what to buy.

HUMAN

Final menu curation

The AI provides the options, but you decide which drinks actually fit your brand or event style.

The workflow

What your AI does when the inventory arrives.

The agent acts as a bridge between your bar stock and a massive recipe database.

  1. Inventory Audit

    You provide a list of your current spirits, liqueurs, and mixers to the agent.

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  2. Recipe Matching

    The agent searches for every drink that can be made with those specific items.

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  3. Constraint Check

    The agent filters out any recipes that require ingredients not found in your initial list.

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  4. Menu Assembly

    The agent organizes the successful matches into a structured format for you to review.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the process.

Starting points

Replace the ingredients in the brackets with what you actually have on your shelf.

Cocktail API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/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 — Cocktail API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cocktail-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find me cocktail recipes using gin, vermouth, and orange bitters.

  • I have tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup. What can I make?

  • Look for drinks that use vodka and cranberry juice from the available recipes.

  • Suggest a cocktail menu using only the ingredients I just listed.

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Start here

Connect Cocktail API once, then ask.

One click connects the API to your agent. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure while you work.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI order more ingredients for me?

    No. The AI only identifies recipes based on what you tell it you have.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my real-time stock levels?

    No. It only knows the ingredients you explicitly list in your prompt.

  • 03

    Can it suggest drinks that need one extra ingredient?

    Yes, if you ask it to find recipes that are 'almost' a match.

  • 04

    Will it change my inventory list?

    No. The AI only reads recipe data; it cannot modify your personal records or lists.

  • 05

    Can it create a PDF of the menu?

    The AI can draft the text for a menu, but you must handle the final file creation in your own tools.

  • More questions about Cocktail API? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Cocktail API Connector can do

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