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Nouvelle Vague

NOU WHEY", "NU FASHION"). · Tirana · Chef Sofokli Cali

Ranked No. 28 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2025, co-founder Sofokli Cali's Tirana cocktail bar Nouvelle Vague blends modern mixology with Albanian culinary heritage. The bar reimagines traditional raki in signature cocktails like the Nou Whey, combining pear raki with hazelnut milk, tonka, and elderflower.

Rruga Pjetër Bogdani, Tiranë, Albania, Tirana

  • #28 World's 50 Best Bars 2025

Menu

Dishes

  • THE MILLER — Boza, Bitter Orange, Pineapple, Lillet Blanc, Spiced Rum, Choco Bitters, Bourbon. Inspired by restaurant Mullixhiu and chef Bledar Kola. Boza — Albania's ancient fermented grain drink — becomes the tropical, spiced backbone of this complex, surprising cocktail. Heritage, reimagined.
  • POPPY — Red Apples, Paprika, Vanilla, Bacon, Blackberry Raki, Tequila. Named after the Albanian poppy fields. A rich, smoky contrast — the floral delicacy of poppies meets the depth of blackberry raki and the smoke of tequila. Bold, layered, and unmistakably Albanian.
  • SEASONLESS — Mimosa Flower, Coriander, White Chocolate, Prosecco, Vodka. Floral, effervescent, and always fresh. The mimosa — harvested across Albania's meadows — lifts this cocktail beyond any single season. Light as a breeze, elegant as the flower itself.
  • QUINCE — Quince, Albanian Honey, Lemon, Raki. Quince is deeply woven into Albanian culinary tradition. Here it becomes a cocktail — the fruit's tart sweetness balanced by local honey and the distinctive character of Albanian raki. Autumn in a glass.
  • NOU WHEY — Hazelnut Milk, Tonka Bean, Cocoa, Elderflower, Pear Raki. Velvety, dessert-like, and deeply satisfying. Hazelnut milk and tonka bean create a creamy canvas; elderflower adds a delicate perfume; Albanian pear raki anchors it all with mountain character.
  • BLACK SABAH — Turkish Coffee, Toasted Corns, Honey, Spices, Muscat Raki, Rum. The Albanian morning ritual — a strong, spiced coffee — reimagined as an evening cocktail. Muscat raki, toasted corn and honey bring warmth and depth to this celebration of local coffee culture.
  • NU FASHION — Ginger, Lime, Bitters, Blended Vermouth, Rye n' Bourbon. Our signature since day one. The NU FASHION is Nouvelle Vague's personal declaration — a spin on the Old Fashioned that defines who we are. If you can only order one drink, order this one.
  • DRUNK BEE — Bee Pollen, Apple Biscuit, Vermouth, Amaretto, Orange Liqueur, Puls Berati Raki. A love letter to Albanian beekeeping. Highland bee pollen meets the distinctive Puls Berati raki — one of Albania's most treasured local spirits. Sweet, complex, aromatic, and unlike anything else.
  • ORIENT'AL — Chestnut Honey, Fajitas Mix, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Buttered Tequila, Mezcal. Albania's Ottoman heritage distilled into a cocktail. Albanian chestnut honey meets the smoke of mezcal and the richness of buttered tequila — east meets west in one extraordinary glass.
  • ENGLISH CLIMBER — Mountain Tea, Barley, Honey, Lemon, Gin, Sparkling Water. Albanian mountain tea — harvested from the peaks of the Albanian Alps — is the heart of this clean, refreshing gin cocktail. The climber earns the view; this drink captures the elevation.

Cocktails

  • DEVIATED NEGRONI — Fortified Kallmet, Bitter, Juniper Raki. A tribute to Kallmet — Albania's most noble indigenous grape. The classic Negroni structure reimagined through local spirits, producing something rich, bitter, and rooted in Albanian terroir.

The Experience

An intimate and relaxed room with garden or terrace dining.

  • Atmosphere: Intimate, Relaxed
  • Setting: Garden / terrace

Phone: +355 69 933 3622

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