Cocktail Recipe API
Cocktail is a simple tool for getting cocktail recipes. It returns the ingredients, instructions, and more of the cocktail.
The Cocktail Recipe API provides reliable and fast access to cocktail recipe data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.
To use Cocktail Recipe, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
GET Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktailCode Examples
Here are examples of how to call the Cocktail Recipe API in different programming languages:
curl -X GET \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini', headers=headers)
data = response.json()
print(data)const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');
const options = {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
};
const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini', options, (res) => {
let data = '';
res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});
req.end();<?php
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'GET');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type: application/json'
]);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);
?>package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
)
func main() {
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini", nil)
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
client := &http.Client{}
resp, err := client.Do(req)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}require 'net/http'
require 'json'
uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true
request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'
response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
class Program
{
static async Task Main(string[] args)
{
using var client = new HttpClient();
client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");
var response = await client.GetAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/cocktail?name=martini");
response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();
var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
}
}Authentication
The Cocktail Recipe API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereInteractive API Playground
Test the Cocktail Recipe API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The Cocktail Recipe API supports multiple query options. Use one of the following:
Option 1: Get Cocktail Recipe
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
name | string | required | The name of the cocktail for which you want to get the recipe (e.g., martini) | - |
Option 2: Get Cocktail Recipe by Ingredient
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ingredient | string | required | The ingredient for which you want to get the cocktail recipe (e.g., gin) | - |
Option 3: Get Random Cocktail Recipe
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
random | boolean | required | Get a random cocktail recipe | - |
Response
The Cocktail Recipe API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:
Example Responses
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"count": 5,
"filteredOn": "name",
"cocktails": [
{
"name": "Espresso Martini",
"glass": "martini",
"category": "After Dinner Cocktail",
"ingredients": [
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 5,
"ingredient": "Vodka"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1,
"ingredient": "Coffee liqueur",
"label": "Kahlúa"
},
{
"special": "Sugar syrup (according to individual preference of sweetness)"
},
{
"special": "1 short strong Espresso"
}
],
"preparation": "Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass."
},
{
"name": "Lemon Drop Martini",
"glass": "martini",
"category": "All Day Cocktail",
"ingredients": [
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 2.5,
"ingredient": "Vodka",
"label": "Citron Vodka"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 2,
"ingredient": "Triple Sec"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1.5,
"ingredient": "Lemon juice"
}
],
"garnish": "Lemon slice",
"preparation": "Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar."
},
{
"name": "French Martini",
"glass": "martini",
"category": "Before Dinner Cocktail",
"ingredients": [
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 4.5,
"ingredient": "Vodka"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1.5,
"ingredient": "Raspberry liqueur"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1.5,
"ingredient": "Pineapple juice"
}
],
"preparation": "Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink."
},
{
"name": "Dirty Martini",
"glass": "martini",
"category": "Before Dinner Cocktail",
"ingredients": [
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 6,
"ingredient": "Vodka"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1,
"ingredient": "Vermouth",
"label": "Dry vermouth"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1,
"ingredient": "Olive juice"
}
],
"garnish": "Green olive",
"preparation": "Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass."
},
{
"name": "Dry Martini",
"glass": "martini",
"category": "Before Dinner Cocktail",
"ingredients": [
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 6,
"ingredient": "Gin"
},
{
"unit": "cl",
"amount": 1,
"ingredient": "Vermouth",
"label": "Dry vermouth"
}
],
"preparation": "Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive."
}
]
}
}<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
<status>ok</status>
<error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
<data>
<count>5</count>
<filteredOn>name</filteredOn>
<cocktails>
<cocktail>
<name>Espresso Martini</name>
<glass>martini</glass>
<category>After Dinner Cocktail</category>
<ingredients>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>5</amount>
<ingredient>Vodka</ingredient>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1</amount>
<ingredient>Coffee liqueur</ingredient>
<label>Kahlúa</label>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<special>Sugar syrup (according to individual preference of sweetness)</special>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<special>1 short strong Espresso</special>
</ingredient>
</ingredients>
<preparation>Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.</preparation>
</cocktail>
<cocktail>
<name>Lemon Drop Martini</name>
<glass>martini</glass>
<category>All Day Cocktail</category>
<ingredients>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>2.5</amount>
<ingredient>Vodka</ingredient>
<label>Citron Vodka</label>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>2</amount>
<ingredient>Triple Sec</ingredient>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1.5</amount>
<ingredient>Lemon juice</ingredient>
</ingredient>
</ingredients>
<garnish>Lemon slice</garnish>
<preparation>Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.</preparation>
</cocktail>
<cocktail>
<name>French Martini</name>
<glass>martini</glass>
<category>Before Dinner Cocktail</category>
<ingredients>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>4.5</amount>
<ingredient>Vodka</ingredient>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1.5</amount>
<ingredient>Raspberry liqueur</ingredient>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1.5</amount>
<ingredient>Pineapple juice</ingredient>
</ingredient>
</ingredients>
<preparation>Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink.</preparation>
</cocktail>
<cocktail>
<name>Dirty Martini</name>
<glass>martini</glass>
<category>Before Dinner Cocktail</category>
<ingredients>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>6</amount>
<ingredient>Vodka</ingredient>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1</amount>
<ingredient>Vermouth</ingredient>
<label>Dry vermouth</label>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1</amount>
<ingredient>Olive juice</ingredient>
</ingredient>
</ingredients>
<garnish>Green olive</garnish>
<preparation>Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass.</preparation>
</cocktail>
<cocktail>
<name>Dry Martini</name>
<glass>martini</glass>
<category>Before Dinner Cocktail</category>
<ingredients>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>6</amount>
<ingredient>Gin</ingredient>
</ingredient>
<ingredient>
<unit>cl</unit>
<amount>1</amount>
<ingredient>Vermouth</ingredient>
<label>Dry vermouth</label>
</ingredient>
</ingredients>
<preparation>Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive.</preparation>
</cocktail>
</cocktails>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
count: 5
filteredOn: name
cocktails:
- name: Espresso Martini
glass: martini
category: After Dinner Cocktail
ingredients:
- unit: cl
amount: 5
ingredient: Vodka
- unit: cl
amount: 1
ingredient: Coffee liqueur
label: Kahlúa
- special: Sugar syrup (according to individual preference of sweetness)
- special: 1 short strong Espresso
preparation: Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- name: Lemon Drop Martini
glass: martini
category: All Day Cocktail
ingredients:
- unit: cl
amount: 2.5
ingredient: Vodka
label: Citron Vodka
- unit: cl
amount: 2
ingredient: Triple Sec
- unit: cl
amount: 1.5
ingredient: Lemon juice
garnish: Lemon slice
preparation: Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.
- name: French Martini
glass: martini
category: Before Dinner Cocktail
ingredients:
- unit: cl
amount: 4.5
ingredient: Vodka
- unit: cl
amount: 1.5
ingredient: Raspberry liqueur
- unit: cl
amount: 1.5
ingredient: Pineapple juice
preparation: >-
Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink.
- name: Dirty Martini
glass: martini
category: Before Dinner Cocktail
ingredients:
- unit: cl
amount: 6
ingredient: Vodka
- unit: cl
amount: 1
ingredient: Vermouth
label: Dry vermouth
- unit: cl
amount: 1
ingredient: Olive juice
garnish: Green olive
preparation: Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass.
- name: Dry Martini
glass: martini
category: Before Dinner Cocktail
ingredients:
- unit: cl
amount: 6
ingredient: Gin
- unit: cl
amount: 1
ingredient: Vermouth
label: Dry vermouth
preparation: >-
Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass.
Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive.
| key | value |
|---|---|
| count | 5 |
| filteredOn | name |
| cocktails | [{name:Espresso Martini,glass:martini,category:After Dinner Cocktail,ingredients:[{unit:cl,amount:5,ingredient:Vodka},{unit:cl,amount:1,ingredient:Coffee liqueur,label:Kahlúa},{special:Sugar syrup (according to individual preference of sweetness)},{special:1 short strong Espresso}],preparation:Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.},{name:Lemon Drop Martini,glass:martini,category:All Day Cocktail,ingredients:[{unit:cl,amount:2.5,ingredient:Vodka,label:Citron Vodka},{unit:cl,amount:2,ingredient:Triple Sec},{unit:cl,amount:1.5,ingredient:Lemon juice}],garnish:Lemon slice,preparation:Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar.},{name:French Martini,glass:martini,category:Before Dinner Cocktail,ingredients:[{unit:cl,amount:4.5,ingredient:Vodka},{unit:cl,amount:1.5,ingredient:Raspberry liqueur},{unit:cl,amount:1.5,ingredient:Pineapple juice}],preparation:Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink.},{name:Dirty Martini,glass:martini,category:Before Dinner Cocktail,ingredients:[{unit:cl,amount:6,ingredient:Vodka},{unit:cl,amount:1,ingredient:Vermouth,label:Dry vermouth},{unit:cl,amount:1,ingredient:Olive juice}],garnish:Green olive,preparation:Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass.},{name:Dry Martini,glass:martini,category:Before Dinner Cocktail,ingredients:[{unit:cl,amount:6,ingredient:Gin},{unit:cl,amount:1,ingredient:Vermouth,label:Dry vermouth}],preparation:Stir in mixing glass with ice cubes. Strain into chilled martini glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive.}] |
Response Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Learn more about response formats →
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value |
|---|---|---|
count | number | |
filteredOn | string | |
| [ ] Array items: | array[5] | |
â”” name | string | |
â”” glass | string | |
â”” category | string | |
| [ ] Array items: | array[4] | |
â”” unit | string | |
â”” amount | number | |
â”” ingredient | string | |
â”” preparation | string |
Headers
Required and optional headers for Cocktail Recipe API requests:
| Header Name | Required | Example Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
X-API-Key | required | your_api_key_here | Your APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys. |
Accept | optional | application/json | Specify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml |
User-Agent | optional | MyApp/1.0 | Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes |
X-Request-ID | optional | req_123456789 | Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests |
Cache-Control | optional | no-cache | Control caching behavior for the request and response |
GraphQL AccessALPHA
Access Cocktail Recipe through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the cocktail recipe data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.
Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
cocktail(
input: {
name: "martini"
}
) {
count
filteredOn
cocktails
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The Cocktail Recipe API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call Cocktail Recipe directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.
| CORS Header | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Access-Control-Allow-Origin | * | Accepts requests from any origin |
Access-Control-Allow-Methods | * | Accepts any HTTP method |
Access-Control-Allow-Headers | * | Accepts any request headers |
Browser Usage: You can call Cocktail Recipe directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.
Rate Limiting
Cocktail Recipe API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all Cocktail Recipe users.
| Plan | Rate Limit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 requests/min | Hard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors |
| Starter | No Limit | Production ready - standard traffic priority |
| Pro | No Limit | Production ready - preferred traffic priority |
| Mega | No Limit | Production ready - highest traffic priority |
Learn more about rate limiting →
Rate Limit Headers
When rate limits apply, each Cocktail Recipe response includes headers to help you track your usage:
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
X-RateLimit-Limit | Maximum number of requests allowed per time window |
X-RateLimit-Remaining | Number of requests remaining in the current window |
X-RateLimit-Reset | Unix timestamp when the rate limit window resets |
Handling Rate Limits
Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, Cocktail Recipe returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.
Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.
Best Practices for Cocktail Recipe:
- Monitor the rate limit headers to track your Cocktail Recipe usage (Free plan only)
- Cache cocktail recipe responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
- Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle Cocktail Recipe performance
Note: Cocktail Recipe rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using Cocktail Recipe on Free tier.
Error Codes
The Cocktail Recipe API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:
| Code | Message | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
200 | OK | Request successful, data returned | No action needed - request was successful |
400 | Bad Request | Invalid request parameters or malformed request | Check required parameters and ensure values match expected formats |
401 | Unauthorized | Missing or invalid API key | Include x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard |
403 | Forbidden | API key lacks permission or insufficient credits | Check credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan |
429 | Too Many Requests | Rate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min) | Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan |
500 | Internal Server Error | Server error occurred | Retry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists |
503 | Service Unavailable | API temporarily unavailable | Wait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates |
Learn more about error handling →
Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.
Integrate Cocktail Recipe with SDKs
Get started quickly with official Cocktail Recipe SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.
Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.
Integrate Cocktail Recipe with No-Code API Tools
Connect the Cocktail Recipe API to your favorite automation platform without writing code. Build workflows that leverage cocktail recipe data across thousands of apps.





All platforms use your same API key to access Cocktail Recipe. Visit our integrations hub for step-by-step setup guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for Cocktail Recipe?
How many credits does Cocktail Recipe cost?
Each successful Cocktail Recipe API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful cocktail recipe lookups.
Can I use Cocktail Recipe in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Cocktail Recipe, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.
Can I use Cocktail Recipe from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my Cocktail Recipe credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, Cocktail Recipe API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.



