• MATCHES
  • DETAILS
  • CURATION
  • HUMAN

How to suggest cocktails based on available ingredients with your AI

Connect TheCocktailDB to your AI client to turn a random pile of ingredients into a drink menu.

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Short answer

How can I get cocktail ideas from what I have in my bar?

Tell your AI what ingredients you have, and it will search the database for matching recipes. You'll get a list of drinks and the specific instructions for making them.

The results you get

What your AI delivers

The AI handles the database searching so you can focus on the mixing.

MATCHES

Ingredient-based recipes

The AI finds every drink in the database that uses your specific spirits or mixers.

DETAILS

Full preparation steps

You get the exact measurements, glassware, and methods needed for each suggestion.

CURATION

Custom drink menus

Your AI can group these recipes into a themed menu based on your preferences.

HUMAN

Final taste check

You decide if the suggested ratios actually work with the specific brands you own.

The workflow

What your AI does when you list your ingredients.

The AI acts as a bridge between your pantry and a massive cocktail database.

  1. Scan your inventory

    Your AI takes the list of spirits, juices, or bitters you provide and prepares a search query.

    find_cocktails_by_ingredient

  2. Filter the database

    The AI pulls a list of all possible drinks that can be made with those specific items.

    find_cocktails_by_ingredient

  3. Fetch instructions

    Once you pick a drink, the AI pulls the specific recipe, including measurements and glass types.

    get_cocktail_details

  4. Present the menu

    The AI formats the results into a readable list of drinks and instructions for you.

    get_cocktail_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the process.

Starting points

Swap out the ingredients in these prompts for 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_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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Suggest some cocktails I can make with tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup.

  • What can I make if I only have gin, vermouth, and orange bitters?

  • Find me a recipe that uses vodka and cranberry juice.

  • Give me the full instructions for a Margarita using my lime and tequila.

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

Start here

Connect TheCocktailDB once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking for recipes immediately.

Connect TheCocktailDB to your AI

FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI tell me if a drink is low calorie?

    No. The database provides ingredients and instructions, but it does not include nutritional data.

  • 02

    Can my AI order the missing ingredients for me?

    No. The AI can only find recipes based on what you tell it you already have.

  • 03

    Does it work with any cocktail recipe?

    It works with any recipe contained within TheCocktailDB's specific database.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the recipe if I'm out of an ingredient?

    The AI can suggest substitutions based on its training, but it cannot change the official recipe stored in the database.

  • 05

    Can I use this to find non-alcoholic drinks?

    Yes, if the database contains mocktail recipes that match your available non-alcoholic ingredients.

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