RUGGINE

Between Piazza Santo Stefano and Torre degli Asinelli stands Ruggine, a cocktail bar opened in 2014 by Davide Patta and his three business partners. Since 2017 there's also been the addition of Ragù, a behind-the-scenes research lab on fermentation, syrups, liqueurs, and macerations. Acidity is the leitmotif of the drinks here, cocktails made of just a few ingredients and decorations. Agave distillates and vermouths are the stars here, all always keeping an eye on international mixing trends. The drink list changes so frequently that Ruggine has no absolute "classic." Davo's favorite cocktail? Martinez.