A Q&A With Jenni Pittman of Proof on Main

With a Mint Julep that’s known throughout Louisville and a cocktail menu that highlights local ingredients, Proof on Main (one of our picks for the 100 Best Places to Drink in the South) head bartender Jenni Pittman is at the forefront of southern cocktail culture. Here she chats about her first night behind the bar, where she finds her cocktail inspiration and why you’d best be a bourbon fan if you’re going to sit at her bar.

Photo by Kenneth Hayden courtesy of Proof on Main