• FILTERED
  • DATA
  • SEARCH
  • HUMAN

How to curate balanced cocktail menus with your AI

Connect CocktailFyi to your AI client to turn a theme or a list of ingredients into a professional drink menu.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to build a cocktail menu?

Your AI uses the CocktailFyi MCP to pull specific recipes based on categories or flavor profiles. You'll get a curated list of drinks that share a cohesive profile for your event.

Menu outcomes

What you get

The AI processes your request into these specific results.

FILTERED

Specific drink lists

The AI pulls recipes that match your exact flavor requirements or spirit preferences.

DATA

Recipe statistics

You get a breakdown of how many drinks fit certain criteria to ensure variety.

SEARCH

Targeted ingredient hits

The AI finds specific cocktails that use the exact ingredients you have on hand.

HUMAN

Final menu curation

You review the AI's suggestions to pick the final drinks that fit your event's vibe.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a specialized bartender's assistant, querying the database to find the right matches.

  1. Find categories

    The AI identifies which spirit or style groups are available to narrow down your search.

    get_cocktails_by_category

  2. Search by flavor

    The AI looks for specific flavor profiles or ingredients to match your theme.

    search_cocktails

  3. Check variety

    The AI looks at the distribution of drinks to make sure your menu isn't too one-sided.

    get_cocktail_stats

  4. Finalize list

    The AI presents a cohesive set of recipes based on the filtered data.

    search_cocktails

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these prompts into your AI client to begin.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your specific event needs.

CocktailFyi Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_okLMy5wqGGkD3kL6I0oBcFrcbUfLOmA9WS6BpNjZ/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 — CocktailFyi capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cocktailfyi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_okLMy5wqGGkD3kL6I0oBcFrcbUfLOmA9WS6BpNjZ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find me five cocktails in the Margarita category.

  • Search for cocktails that have a citrus and bitter flavor profile.

  • Give me a list of gin-based cocktails from the database.

  • I need a balanced menu; show me the stats for the tropical cocktail category.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect CocktailFyi once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and the setup is handled on our end.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create new cocktail recipes?

    No. The AI only retrieves existing recipes from the database.

  • 02

    Can the AI order ingredients for me?

    No. The AI only provides recipe and category information.

  • 03

    How does it handle flavor profiles?

    It uses search tools to find recipes that match the specific flavors you describe.

  • 04

    Does the AI decide the final menu?

    No. The AI provides the options and data, but you make the final selection.

  • 05

    Can I search for cocktails by a specific ingredient?

    Yes, you can use the search capability to find drinks containing specific items.

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