About this tour
Learn wild mixology in rural Salento, where foraged plants become your cocktail ingredients. This three-hour session at a countryside home teaches you how to identify, harvest and dry local botanicals, then transform them into infusions, syrups and liqueurs. Work alongside mixologist Elia to craft your own herbaceous drink, tasting house liqueurs and nibbling aperitivi whilst discovering the unexpected overlap between foraging and bartending craft.
Highlights
- Forage and process wild Salento plants yourself
- Create a signature cocktail under expert guidance
- Taste three house-made liqueurs and spirits
- Learn drying, infusion and syrup techniques
- Appetisers included with your drink
- Intimate countryside setting, authentic farmhouse atmosphere
What to expect
You'll arrive at a working farmhouse nestled in Salento's rural landscape. Elia walks you through identifying edible and aromatic plants growing nearby, explaining which thrive in local conditions and why they suit particular flavour profiles. You'll handle fresh botanicals, see the drying process, and taste infusions at various stages. Then you'll move to the bar setup and build your own cocktail, mixing foraged elements with spirits and syrups under guidance. The experience balances hands-on work with tasting—expect to get your hands dirty but also to sip several drinks and nibble snacks throughout.
Good to know
Three hours allows time to work at a comfortable pace without rushing. Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for walking amongst plants. The session suits all fitness levels. Young children welcome; bring a pram if needed. Arrive with curiosity about plants and flavour—no prior mixology or botanical knowledge required.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.