Cocktail API Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Research drink recipes and audit mixology ingredients for your next menu.
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Why people use Cocktail API
Cocktail API for Mixology Recipe Research
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to find 10 tequila drinks with spicy notes. The agent pulls the data instantly and builds a formatted menu in seconds. You get a clean, professional list without the headache of manual data entry.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate mixology data without leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a seasonal menu
A bartender asks for all drinks with vodka and coffee to create a winter list.
- Real-world use case 02
Inventory management
A bar manager asks what drinks can be made using only lime, tequila, and agave.
- Real-world use case 03
Recipe auditing
A hospitality lead needs to check the instructions for 20 different drinks to ensure staff training is consistent.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Cocktail API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Cocktail API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Cocktail API.
- 01 Capability
Get cocktails by ingredients
Finds recipes based on the items you have in stock. This is perfect for minimizing waste in a busy bar.
- 02 Capability
Get classic martinis
Retrieves different takes on the Martini. Use this to see how different regions style the drink.
- 03 Capability
Get gin cocktails
Lists popular Gin-based drinks. It's a quick way to see what's trending for that specific spirit.
- 04 Capability
Get rum cocktails
Provides a list of Rum cocktails. Use this to explore tropical or spicy drink profiles.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Cocktail API.
- 05 Capability
Get tequila cocktails
Shows various Tequila drinks. This is great for identifying assets for a Mexican-themed menu.
- 06 Capability
Get vodka cocktails
Fetches popular Vodka recipes. It helps you quickly see what's available for a clean spirit base.
- 07 Capability
Get classic margaritas
Pulls specific variations of the classic Margarita. It helps you find different ways to serve this staple drink.
- 08 Capability
Search cocktails
Searches for any specific drink by its name. This is your primary way to look up a single recipe quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Cocktail API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Cocktail API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Cocktail API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Cocktail API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Cocktail API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Cocktail API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cocktail-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Cocktail API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Cocktail API, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cocktail-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Cocktail API
Ask Copilot: "Using Cocktail API, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cocktail-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Cocktail API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cocktail API, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cocktail-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Cocktail API
Ask Cline: "Using Cocktail API, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add cocktail-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_H1BSqerAHU58v7F5z0BJ2h5aQqjSvNiLlMYHBts2/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Cocktail API
Ask Claude: "Using Cocktail API, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Cocktail API can move forward.
For the bartender who needs to build a menu fast, the hospitality lead auditing drink costs, or the home mixologist who wants to know what to make with the vodka they just bought.
Mixologist
Researching new drink variations for a seasonal menu on a Tuesday afternoon.
Hospitality Manager
Auditing drink ingredients to manage inventory and costs across multiple locations.
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Identifying drink patterns based on specific spirit profiles for a new product launch.
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Before you connect
Questions about Cocktail API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Cocktail API to build a bar menu?
Yes, it's a great way to do that. Your agent can pull dozens of recipes at once, organized by spirit or theme, so you can build a consistent menu in minutes.
How does Cocktail API help with mixology?
It acts as a massive database for your agent. You can ask it to find specific drink variations, check ingredients, or research regional drink styles quickly.
Does Cocktail API include step-by-step instructions?
Yes, it provides full preparation instructions for the recipes it finds. This makes it easy to share consistent drink guides with your staff.
Can I find drinks based on what's in my fridge with Cocktail API?
Absolutely. You can tell your agent which ingredients you have, and it will use the Connector to find recipes that match what you have on hand.
Is Cocktail API good for hospitality managers?
It's perfect for auditing drink lists. You can quickly see what's in every drink on your menu to help with cost analysis and inventory planning.
How do I get drink data for my AI agent using Cocktail API?
Once you connect the Connector through Vinkius and add your API key, your agent can access the entire database using natural language commands.
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 capability 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.
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