Welcome to
l'Artisan Academy
Albania's Premier Bartender Academy
“All Senses Cocktail Experience”
Who We Are
We are a project launched in 2018, aimed at elevating artisan values and boosting local production in the Hospitality-Tourism sector. Our focus is on improving the standards of drinks and mixology, offering individuals the opportunity to showcase their talent with professional techniques and quality.
l'Artisan has become the largest community of drink artisans in Albania. Through the l'Artisan Academy, we aim to raise the quality and standards of services in this sector. Our team has rich international experience gained in some of the most famous bars in London, Manhattan, Miami, and many other places.
"The Plant and the Artisans are the Spirits that Create Art"
How We Operate
Professional Training
Licensed bartender training and certification
On-Site Training
Specialized services in bars and restaurants
Event Catering
Beverage catering for official and cultural events
Concept Design
Menu and bar concept from scratch to launch
Experience the art of
MIXOLOGY
WHAT WILL YOU GET
Professional Training
Comprehensive courses from basics to advanced mixology techniques for aspiring bartenders.
Staff Training
On-site training programs designed for hospitality teams and restaurant staff.
Event Catering
Full-service bar catering and beverage services for events of all sizes.
Menu Design
Custom cocktail menus and bar concept development for establishments.
Exclusive Recipes
Access to our curated library of signature cocktail recipes and techniques.
Certification
Industry-recognized certifications upon course completion.
"We believe cocktails are more than drinks—they're an experience that engages all five senses."
Sight
Visual artistry
Smell
Aromatic complexity
Taste
Flavor harmony
Touch
Textural balance
Sound
Ambient ambiance
All Senses Cocktail Experience
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
A menu of 3 drinks based on tradition intertwined with modernity. Products selected from different regions of Albania, artisanal techniques for processing drinks and culinary values, creating an experience that captures all the senses.
Ping le Peak
Inspired by "Maja e Drites" (Peak of Light) in Papingu. This viscous cocktail features aged multi-flower raki from Permet, mountain tea from Nemercke, and raspberry treated with artisanal techniques by local women from Munelle mountains.
Ingredients
- Aged Raki Shumeluleshe (Origin: Permet)
- Fermented Raspberry with wild apple vinegar (Origin: Munelle, Puke)
- Honey sherbet with mountain tea (Origin: Trebeshine, Permet)
Hidromeli B
Inspired by the ancient Illyrian honey wine, linked to the majestic landscape of Bjeshket e Namuna (Accursed Mountains). Mixed in clay vessels to preserve it in the best inherited tradition, embracing our cultural heritage.
Ingredients
- Raki Oda (Origin: Melesin Distillery, Leskovik)
- Kallmet white wine reduction infused with aromatic herbs
- Chestnut honey (Origin: Tropoje)
- Shrub with dates and Pogradec pears
Dollia
Albanian Cultural Heritage - proudly adapting what we know best with the song and dollia of Mallakaster or Tepelene. A dignified presentation of this national value translated into a glass with complex flavors and autochthonous aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- Gin Goat (Origin: Melesin Distillery, Leskovik)
- Cordial mixed with Basil, Gramsh Lavender, and Parsley
- Paired with Lab iso-polyphony experience through headphones
PHOTO GALLERY
Capturing moments of artistry, training, and celebration
VIDEO GALLERY
Experience the artistry and passion behind l'Artisan Academy
Ready to begin?
Start Your Journey to Becoming an Artisan Bartender
Join Albania's premier bartender academy and master the art of mixology with our world-class instructors.