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TheCocktailDB API

The Cocktail DB API provides no-cost access to over 500 cocktail recipes, suitable for integration into apps and websites focused on bartending and drink recommendations.

Developed by TheCocktailDB

Live API
99.80%Uptime
200msLatency
1.2kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1Version

Reference

API Endpoints

Endpoints

Available routes, request structures, and code examples.

Returns cocktail details based on the search query name.

Endpoint URL
https://www.thecocktaildb.com/search.php?s={cocktail_name}
Code Example
curl -X GET 'https://www.thecocktaildb.com/search.php?s={cocktail_name}'
Request Payload
{
  "s": "string (required) - Name of the cocktail to search"
}
Expected Response
{
  "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..."
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:unlimited

Integration

Quick Start

cURL ExampleREST
curl -X GET "https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=margarita"

Docs

Technical Documentation

What this API does

The Cocktail DB API provides developers with access to a comprehensive database of over 500 cocktail recipes. Developers can search for cocktails by name, ingredient, or category. The API also includes a random cocktail endpoint, offering users unique suggestions, along with accompanying drink images. All data is served in JSON format, ensuring compatibility with various programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and PHP.

How it works

The API operates over a RESTful interface, meaning developers can easily integrate it into their applications. By issuing HTTP GET requests, users can retrieve specific cocktail recipes, filter results by ingredients, or access random cocktails. The straightforward JSON response format makes parsing and utilizing the data simple.

Authentication

No authentication is required to use The Cocktail DB API. Developers can immediately start making requests without the need for API keys or tokens, promoting quick and efficient integration.

Example usage

  • /api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Margarita - Searches for a cocktail by name.
  • /api/json/v1/1/filter.php?i=Vodka - Filters cocktails that contain Vodka as an ingredient.
  • /api/json/v1/1/random.php - Retrieves a random cocktail.
  • /api/json/v1/1/list.php?c=Cocktail - Lists all cocktails by category.

Limits

Ideal use cases

  • Creating mobile applications for cocktail recipes and bartending.
  • Integrating drink suggestion features into restaurant or bar websites.
  • Developing web applications focused on mixology.
  • Providing users with creative drink options based on available ingredients.

Examples

Real-World Applications

  • Creating bartending mobile applications
  • Developing recipe websites featuring drink suggestions
  • Implementing innovative drink recommendation tools for bars or events
  • Building chatbots that provide cocktail recipes on request
  • Crafting personalized drink suggestion engines

Evaluation

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages
  • ✓ No signup or API key required for instant access
  • ✓ Extensive database with 500+ cocktail recipes
  • ✓ Supports search by name, ingredient, and category
  • ✓ Returns data in easy-to-use JSON format with images
Limitations
  • ✗ No official SDKs available for quick integration
  • ✗ Limited to cocktail recipes and related data only
  • ✗ No detailed rate limit documentation
  • ✗ No official support for OAuth or other advanced auth methods

Support

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Important Notice

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Last verified · Apr 30, 2026

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API Specifications

1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Rate Limit

No documented limits

Time to Hello World

Less than 10 minutes

Free Tier

Unlimited free access with no authentication, no rate limits, and full API endpoints available.

Best For

Developers building drink recipe apps, bartending tools, and recipe websites

Not Ideal For

Applications requiring premium support, high SLA, or advanced authentication

Tags

#bar#mixology#no-auth#free-api#food#recipes#cocktails#drinks

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