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Cocktail API

Cocktail API MCP for AI. Audit global drink data from any client.

Claude Claude
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Cocktail API: Access a global database of drink recipes for mixology research and menu auditing. This MCP lets your agent perform detailed searches by spirit, ingredient, or name, retrieving precise instructions and metadata instantly.

It handles everything from finding classic martinis to identifying cocktails built around specific flavor profiles like gin or tequila.

What your AI can do

Get cocktails by ingredients

Finds recipes that contain a list of specified ingredients.

Get classic margaritas

Retrieves data for traditional Margarita variations.

Get classic martinis

Retrieves data for classic Martini variations.

+ 5 more capabilities included
Search by recipe name

Find specific cocktail recipes using a simple name search.

Audit ingredient compatibility

Identify all cocktails that incorporate one or more specified ingredients.

Retrieve spirit-specific menus

Pull lists of popular drinks based on a primary base spirit, such as gin, tequila, or vodka.

Get classic variation data

Look up standard iterations of famous drinks like martinis and margaritas.

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Cocktail API: 8 Tools Available

These tools allow you to perform highly specific searches on cocktail data, whether filtering by ingredient, finding classic variations, or querying a base spirit.

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Get Cocktails By Ingredients

Finds recipes that contain a list of specified ingredients.

Get Classic Margaritas

Retrieves data for traditional Margarita variations.

Get Classic Martinis

Retrieves data for classic Martini variations.

Get Gin Cocktails

Retrieves popular cocktails using gin as the primary spirit.

Get Rum Cocktails

Retrieves popular cocktails using rum as the primary spirit.

Get Tequila Cocktails

Retrieves popular cocktails using tequila as the primary spirit.

Get Vodka Cocktails

Retrieves popular cocktails using vodka as the primary spirit.

Search Cocktails

Searches for recipes by entering a known cocktail name.

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Claude AI

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

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Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Cocktail API integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 8 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

Keeping Track of Ingredient Variations Is a Mess.

Right now, if you need to know every cocktail that uses coffee and vodka, you're clicking through multiple database sections, filtering by spirit type, then cross-referencing ingredient lists. It’s slow, prone to human error, and you might miss the niche recipes that use slightly different ingredients.

With this MCP connected via Vinkius, your agent handles the logic. You ask it for cocktails containing 'vodka' and 'coffee', and it returns a clean list of matches instantly. It takes the manual data audit and turns it into one conversational query.

Getting Classic Cocktail Data: Use `get_classic_martinis`

Before, you'd have to remember if a drink was called 'standard martini,' 'dry martini,' or just needed specific ingredient checks. You’d be guessing which database section to check next.

Now, simply call `get_classic_martinis`. The agent retrieves the precise metadata and variations for that category immediately. It eliminates guesswork entirely.

What your AI can actually do with this

Your AI agent needs reliable data when planning menus or researching new recipes. The Cocktail API gives you direct access to a massive source of global drink information. You can stop manually cross-referencing different recipe sites and start asking your agent questions about cocktails in plain language.

It instantly retrieves full cocktail details, letting you audit ingredient lists or check preparation steps without leaving your development environment. Need to see what recipes feature tequila? Or maybe find all drinks built around a specific base spirit like rum? You get that data immediately. Whether you're designing a new menu or doing deep mixology research for a regional concept, the API acts as a real-time database lookup tool.

When you connect this MCP via Vinkius, your agent handles complex queries—like finding all drinks containing both vodka and coffee—and returns structured data ready for use.

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Questions you might have

How do I find my API Ninjas Key? +

Log in to your API Ninjas dashboard, and you will find your API Key on the main page. Copy and paste it below.

Can I search for cocktails by ingredients? +

Yes. Use the get_cocktails_by_ingredients tool providing a comma-separated list (e.g., 'vodka,orange juice'). Your agent will return matching recipes instantly.

Does it support detailed instructions? +

Yes. Every cocktail recipe retrieved by your agent includes the official preparation instructions provided by API Ninjas.

What are the usage rate limits when I run `search_cocktails`? +

The MCP handles API rate limiting for you. You'll see specific error codes if your request exceeds the defined quota, signaling that you need to pause or use a different endpoint.

If I use `get_tequila_cocktails`, what format is the returned recipe data? +

The data returns structured JSON objects. Each entry includes the cocktail name, detailed ingredient list, and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for your AI client to parse.

Can I combine results from `get_classic_margaritas` with my own ingredients using a single prompt? +

Yes, your agent can orchestrate this. You ask the MCP to first run get_classic_margaritas, and then use those results as context when querying for additional ingredient overlaps.

How do I ensure accurate translations if I use a tool like `search_cocktails`? +

The recipe data relies on the source API's metadata. While it supports global ingredients, always verify that the specific language of the instructions matches your target locale.

If I only want to find recipes for a base spirit like tequila, should I use `get_tequila_cocktails` or `search_cocktails`? +

get_tequila_cocktails is faster because it provides popular examples immediately. Use search_cocktails if you need to search by a specific cocktail name instead.

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