Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
You are at our home in the countryside,in the true and authentic atmosphere of the Salento countryside. Here the spontaneous plants become cocktails that look like "magic potions", in a perfect alchemy between the world of nature and the world of the bar and mixology.
You will understand how mixology can become "wild" and how plants can be harvested, dried and transformed into infusions, flavored syrups and liqueurs, to be drunk alone or mixed.
You may find yourself behind a table preparing your own wild cocktail, guided by Elia's art!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We are Elia and Betty, we live in Lequile, a small town near Lecce, in the countryhouse of our great-grandfather Giuseppe Calò and here we have created our treasure of herbs and liquid ingredients. We start with a walk in the countryside, to discover spontaneous plants and more, which we use for the preparation of our liquid ingredients (infusions, syrups, liqueurs, bitters, cocktails). Among stories, anecdotes and ancient uses of plants, guests will take a dip in the fascinating world of "wild foraging", to experience the typical day of the "wild forager" and maybe pick some herbs. After the walk, in a very special place, we will guide you in tasting wild liqueurs and you will learn how to prepare a "wild cocktail".
Sample Menu
main
Wild cocktails based on wild herbs
Options
HERBS LAB - from plant to glass
What‘s Included
Tasting of our liqueurs, one cocktail per person and appetizers is included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An extraordinary experience
Giuseppe T,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly different open bar from the usual. Passion and attention to detail are evident in every aspect, starting with the carefully selected and personally gathered products, such as his gin made with carefully chosen botanicals. Kind, helpful, and always ready to accommodate any request, he manages to create an authentic and original experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Journey into nature
Q5370PRglorial,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A beautiful experience; Elia is a friendly and very professional person. An experience to repeat.
Incredible experience
Q6863DImariagraziac,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended experience! Exceptional products!
A magical corner among the herbs
743lucreziam,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful and authentic educational experience in the countryside of Lequile, guided by Elia, who helped us discover the native and spontaneous plants that can be used for culinary preparations, bar use, or for healing purposes. Additionally, we were able to taste his preparations, fragrant liqueurs, and distillates with unusual aromas. Finally, we visited the 19th-century family estate where a magical and enchanted corner, the Bar Mita, is kept, where Elia skillfully blends his herbs and preparations. I hope to return soon!
Passion and professionalism
E4146GSpaolas,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elia and Betti have created a very special project, it unleashes the power of the love they feel for their territory that they treat with respect and awareness. The study and kindness towards nature passes in everything they do, from how they accompany you to learn about herbs, to how they are treated to produce their products. What they do and how they propose it is really precious, the story that accompanies the creation of cocktails conveys the passion and commitment invested. If you have the opportunity, go and discover them: it is not just an experience, it is a small change of perspective, it helps to remember to be grateful for the beauty that can be around us.
beautiful
689aminal,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00two really nice people, prepared and super available for any clarification. quality time oh yeah🤟🏿♥️
Most unique experience we’ve had in Italy!
963etienneg,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most heartwarming, fun and friendliest couple I know on this planet. What Betty and Elia do, I’ve never experienced somewhere else. How and where they pick plants and seeds in order to turn it into a drink, from plant to glass, is unique. The knowledge they have of plants is very impressive, and they are more than happy to share everything they know. So if you’re looking for a unique experience, either in drinks, activities or in people, look no further. This is the place to be!
Beautiful experience!
solaikam,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend being transported by Elia and Betty into the magical world of foraging, discovering the fantastic herbs that our territory offers us: PUGLIA! All this is completed with a beautiful tasting of the result of their daily work in creating Vermouth and cocktails. P.s. you will also train your abdominal muscles by laughing because of Elia. 😂♥️
The Parietaria
Q4250DQmatteom,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, Betty and Elia are wonderful people who welcomed us right away with a smile and a splendid carob coffee, I highly recommend everyone to let themselves be told and be transported to every corner of their garden with anecdotes and jokes, then finishing the experience with a delicious drink!❤️ Vote 10. Ps. All this beautiful yes.. but the Parietaria?!🤣
An evening at Bar Mita
A5503BFcristinap,Feb 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elia and Betty are very nice, it was a very fun evening, fantastic cocktails and spirits :). Super recommended!!
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