TheCocktailDB

TheCocktailDB MCP Connector for Claude

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Access a massive database of cocktail recipes and ingredients — search by name, filter by alcohol content, and discover new drinks.

18 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

Connect to TheCocktailDB and transform your AI agent into a professional mixologist. Access thousands of recipes, ingredient details, and specialized filters to find the perfect drink for any occasion.

What you can do

  • Search & Discovery — Find cocktails by name, first letter, or browse random selections using search_cocktail_by_name and get_random_cocktail.
  • Ingredient Analysis — Look up detailed information about specific ingredients and their properties with search_ingredient_by_name.
  • Advanced Filtering — Narrow down choices by category, glass type, alcoholic content, or specific ingredients using tools like filter_by_category and filter_by_alcoholic.
  • Premium Features — Access popular cocktails, latest additions, and multi-ingredient filtering with a premium API key.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your TheCocktailDB API Key (you can use '1' for the free test tier)
  3. Start exploring mixology from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

No more searching through disorganized recipe blogs. Your AI acts as a dedicated bartender and drink consultant.

Who is this for?

  • Home Bartenders — instantly find recipes based on the ingredients you have on hand
  • App Developers — test drink data and ingredient relationships directly from your workspace
  • Food & Beverage Enthusiasts — explore the history and composition of classic and modern cocktails
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18 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

filter_by_alcoholic

Filter by alcoholic or non-alcoholic status

filter_by_category

Filter by cocktail category

filter_by_glass

Filter by glass type

filter_by_ingredient

Filter cocktails by a single ingredient

filter_by_multi_ingredient

Requires a Premium API key. Filter by multiple ingredients (Premium Only)

get_cocktail_by_id

Lookup full cocktail details by its ID

get_ingredient_by_id

Lookup ingredient details by its ID

get_latest_cocktails

Requires a Premium API key. List the most recently added cocktails (Premium Only)

get_popular_cocktails

Requires a Premium API key. List the most popular cocktails (Premium Only)

get_random_cocktail

Fetch a single random cocktail

get_random_selection

Requires a Premium API key. Fetch 10 random cocktails (Premium Only)

list_alcoholic_filters

List all available alcoholic filters

list_categories

List all available cocktail categories

list_glasses

List all available glass types

list_ingredients

List all available ingredients

search_cocktail_by_first_letter

List all cocktails starting with a specific letter

search_cocktail_by_name

Search for cocktails by their name

search_ingredient_by_name

Search for ingredient details by name

See how to talk to your AI agent using TheCocktailDB.

Search for a cocktail named 'Margarita' and show me the recipe.

I found the Margarita! It's an Ordinary Drink served in a Margarita glass. Ingredients include Tequila, Triple sec, and Lime juice. Would you like the step-by-step instructions?

What are some popular cocktails I can make?

Using your premium access, I've retrieved the most popular cocktails. The list includes the Mojito, Old Fashioned, and Espresso Martini. Which one would you like to see the details for?

List all ingredients that are classified as 'Alcoholic'.

I've pulled the list of alcoholic filters. You can filter cocktails by categories like 'Alcoholic', 'Non_Alcoholic', and 'Optional_Alcohol'. Would you like to see drinks from one of these categories?

Yes! You can use the `filter_by_alcoholic` tool with the status 'Non_Alcoholic' to retrieve a list of mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

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