Strike up a conversation with passionate mixologist Marco Arduino at Mayday. Within seconds you'll be hooked on his mixers and astonishing infusions, all handmade using wholly Tuscan ingredients. Think artichoke- and thistle-infused vermouth, pancetta whisky and porcini liqueur. Marco's cocktail list is equally impressive – or tell him your favourite flavours and let yourself be surprised.
Beer lovers will enjoy the pale ales, bitters and other artisanal brews from Bagno a Ripoli's Birrificio Fiorentino microbrewery, 9km east of Florence. Two-hour mixology and infusion workshops too.
