Cocktail DB
The Cocktail DB API offers developers free and seamless access to a comprehensive collection of cocktail recipes, enabling the creation of bartending apps and drink suggestion tools.
Developed by TheCocktailDB
Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.
Returns cocktail details based on the search query name.
https://www.thecocktaildb.com/search.php?s={cocktail_name}curl -X GET 'https://www.thecocktaildb.com/search.php?s={cocktail_name}'{
"s": "string (required) - Name of the cocktail to search"
}{
"drinks": [
{
"idDrink": "11007",
"strDrink": "Margarita",
"strIngredient1": "Tequila",
"strIngredient2": "Triple sec",
"strIngredient3": "Lime juice",
"strInstructions": "Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice to make the salt stick to it..."
}
]
}- Building mobile applications for cocktail mixing and recommendations.Optimized Capability
- Creating web platforms focused on cocktail recipes and mixology education.Optimized Capability
- Integrating recipe data into culinary applications.Optimized Capability
- Developing chatbots that suggest cocktails based on user preferences.Optimized Capability
- ✓ Free and no authentication required for immediate use.
- ✓ Comprehensive cocktail and ingredient database.
- ✓ Easy JSON responses compatible with multiple programming languages.
- ✓ No rate limits, suitable for high-volume applications.
- ✗ No official SDKs available; developers must handle HTTP requests manually.
- ✗ Data updates may be infrequent, depending on database management.
- ✗ Limited to cocktail-related data; no user account or customization features.
- ✗ No advanced query filters beyond basic search and ingredient filters.
FAQs
API Specifications
1Less than 30 minutes
Unlimited requests with recommended polite usage
Full API access with no authentication and unlimited requests.
Use Case: Best For
Developers creating cocktail-related apps, recipe websites, and recommendation tools.
Not Recommended For
Applications requiring user authentication, real-time updates, or personalized user data.
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