• MATCHES
  • DETAILS
  • REFINEMENT
  • HUMAN

How to find cocktail recipes with your AI

Connect TheCocktailDB to your AI client to turn your liquor cabinet into a menu. Your agent handles the searching while you handle the mixing.

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Short answer

What cocktails can I make right now?

Tell your AI what ingredients you have, and it will cross-reference them against a massive database of cocktail recipes. You'll get a list of drinks you can actually make without a trip to the store.

The results you get

Where your search leads

The AI does the heavy lifting of searching through thousands of recipes to find your match.

MATCHES

Ingredient-based lists

The AI finds every drink that matches your specific ingredients. You get a curated list of options instead of scrolling through endless websites.

DETAILS

Full recipe instructions

Once you pick a drink, your agent pulls the exact measurements and preparation steps. You'll have the full recipe ready to go immediately.

REFINEMENT

Narrowed search results

If a list is too long, tell your AI to filter for specific spirits or styles. It narrows down the database to fit your mood.

HUMAN

The actual mixing

The AI provides the data, but you still need to grab the shaker and pour the drinks. It handles the logic; you handle the craft.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a drink.

Your agent acts as a bridge between your kitchen and a professional cocktail database.

  1. Scan your cabinet

    You tell the AI what you have on hand, like gin or lime juice. The AI uses the database to find recipes containing those items.

    filter_by_ingredient

  2. Fetch the recipe

    After you choose a drink from the list, the AI pulls the specific instructions. This includes ingredients, quantities, and method.

    get_cocktail_details

  3. Adjust the list

    If you realize you're out of an ingredient, the AI re-runs the search to find something else. It keeps the list relevant to your actual supplies.

    filter_by_ingredient

  4. Present the menu

    The AI presents the final recipe in a clean, readable format. You get the instructions without any extra fluff.

    get_cocktail_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your search.

Starting points

Replace the ingredients in these prompts with whatever is actually in your cabinet.

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.

  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-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mkEg9UMG9ZayNQrhmpLLWTzbhpaf39ILSENxkk48/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find me cocktail recipes that use tequila and lime juice.

  • What can I make with vodka, orange juice, and cranberry juice?

  • Give me the full recipe and instructions for a Negroni.

  • I have gin and tonic water. What cocktails can I make with just those?

  • Claude
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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
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Start here

Connect TheCocktailDB once, then ask.

Connect the MCP to your preferred client in one click. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start asking for recipes immediately.

Connect TheCocktailDB to your AI

FAQ

How the cocktail search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI order ingredients for me?

    No. The AI only finds recipes based on what you already have. You have to handle the shopping yourself.

  • 02

    Does it work with any ingredient?

    It works with any ingredient present in TheCocktailDB. If an ingredient isn't in their database, the AI won't be able to use it to filter recipes.

  • 03

    Can the AI change the recipe amounts?

    No. The AI retrieves the exact recipes from the database. It doesn't modify the original proportions or instructions.

  • 04

    Can I ask for recipes without any ingredients?

    Yes, you can ask for general cocktail ideas, but the most effective way to use it is by providing specific ingredients to filter the search.

  • 05

    Will the AI remember my favorite drinks?

    The AI's memory depends on your specific AI client's chat history, not the Connector itself.

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