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Picture of Molly Wellmann is a self-taught mixologist based in Cincinnati who has immersed herself in the rich world of classic cocktails and fine spirits, particularly American whiskey.

MOLLY WELLMANN

Molly is a self-taught mixologist based in Cincinnati who has immersed herself in the rich world of classic cocktails and fine spirits, particularly American whiskey. Her passion for mixology is rooted in extensive research into the history and proper preparation of cocktails from the 1700s to the 1950s, primarily through literature. Using these traditional drinks as a foundation, Molly crafts innovative cocktails featuring homemade simple syrups, bitters, liquors, and fresh juices. 

 

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Molly's Story

Molly has had the honor of working at numerous popular restaurants and bars across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. She is the former owner of several establishments, including Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, Myrtles Punch House, The Annex, Neons, Melt, and Japp's Bar, which was recognized as one of the top 18 cocktail bars in the country by Esquire Magazine in 2016. Currently, she operates Molly Wellmann Consulting & Entertainment, where she consults on various bar programs in the Cincinnati area and offers specialty bartending for major events, cocktail classes, cocktail creation, and bourbon tastings.

Molly's expertise has been featured in several publications, including Midwest Living, Cincinnati Magazine, the Cincinnati Enquirer, People Magazine, Cincinnati Business Courier, and CityBeat, as well as in various well-read blogs. She has made guest appearances on numerous podcasts and has served as a mixology contributor for Bourbon+ Magazine. Additionally, she is a regular speaker at Moonshine University in Louisville and has been a spirit judge for the American Distilling Institute, The Ascot Awards, and The New Orleans Spirit Competition. Molly is also an Executive Bourbon Steward through Stave and Thief.

In April 2023, Molly partnered with Northern Row Distillery in Cincinnati to launch “Cincinnati Gin,” inspired by the Krohn Conservatory. She co-hosts a podcast called "Cincy Five O’Clocktails" alongside Everything Cincy’s Abby Cumins. Her talent has been recognized by her peers, as she has been voted Best Mixologist/Bartender by CityBeat magazine from 2010 to 2018 and again in 2020 through 2022. 

Molly has received numerous accolades, including the Cincinnati Partnership Award from the Cincinnati Convention and Visitor Bureau in 2014, the Women Who Mean Business Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier in 2016, the Ellen Battelle Dietrich Award from the Covington Ladies Home in 2018, and the President’s Award from the Cincinnati Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America in 2018. She has also been honored by both the City of Cincinnati and the State of Ohio. In 2019, she was recognized as the Best Bartender/Owner in the Nation by Nightclub and Bar Media.

She is the author of "Handcrafted Cocktails" and is currently working on her second book. Additionally, she is a founder and speaker for Stand Up-History in Cincinnati.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Molly returned to her beloved hometown after 12 years in San Francisco to be closer to her family.

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