"Are You Thirsty?" Molly Wellmann

Molly Wellmann is a self-taught mixologist who was born and raised in Cincinnati. She has immersed herself in the knowledge of classic cocktails and fine spirits; studying the history and proper preparation of classic cocktails from books mainly. She specializes in cocktails created from the 1700's up through the 1950's. She uses classic cocktails as a base for creating new and innovative drinks containing simple syrups, bitters, liquors, and fresh juices she makes herself. After 12 years in San Francisco, she returned to her beloved hometown to be closer to her family.

Molly is the owner Japp's bar (voted one of the top 18 cocktail bars in the country by Esquire Magazine 2016). Molly was recently featured in Cincinnati Magazine, Cincinnati Enquirer, and People magazine. Molly is also the author of  Handcrafted Cocktails. In 2019, she was awarded Best Bartender /Owner in the Nation by Nightclub and Bar Media. Listen to Molly on the Cincy Shirts Podcast available wherever you get podcasts.