Where Tradition Finds New Life

At Bird and Chruchkey, Benjamin Midtgaard Svensson works in a bar where classic cocktail culture meets a playful curiosity. Inspired by the traditions of great hotel bars but never confined by them, he believes every guest deserves a drink that feels both familiar and unexpected. Behind the bar, Benjamin combines technical precision with an easy-going hospitality that makes every interaction feel natural. Whether revisiting a timeless classic or exploring a new idea, his focus remains the same: balance, flavour and creating memorable moments.

Where Rules Are Meant to Be Rewritten

At Punk Royale Copenhagen, Robin Salvador thrives in an environment where creativity is fearless and the unexpected is part of the experience. In a place that refuses to follow the traditional rules of fine dining, he brings the same mindset to every drink he serves. Punk Royale is built on energy, spontaneity and unforgettable moments—and the bar is no exception. For Robin, great cocktails are about more than technique. They are about confidence, personality and knowing when to surprise the guest. Every pour becomes part of the theatre, every drink another chapter in an evening designed to challenge expectations.

Where Curiosity Never Stops

At Lidkoeb, Miguel Bravo approaches every cocktail with the mindset of an explorer. Always searching for unexpected flavour combinations and new ways to surprise the palate, he believes the best drinks begin with curiosity. Working in one of Copenhagen’s most celebrated cocktail bars, Miguel balances creativity with technical precision. Every ingredient has a purpose, but every recipe is also an opportunity to discover something new.

Where Energy Meets Instinct

Known to most simply as Junior, Jonas Tuxen brings an effortless energy to the bar at PULP. His style is relaxed but focused, shaped by the belief that great hospitality is about making every guest feel part of the moment. Behind the bar, technique is second nature, leaving room for curiosity, conversation and creativity. Whether building a familiar favourite or introducing something unexpected, Junior lets the atmosphere guide the experience as much as the recipe itself.

Where Curiosity Becomes Craft

At Curfew, Olti Alizoti brings a quiet confidence to the bar, combining technical precision with an eagerness to keep learning. Surrounded by one of Copenhagen’s most respected cocktail teams, he continues to refine his craft while embracing the creativity that defines the Curfew experience. Working behind the hidden bookshelves of the speakeasy, Olti believes that every cocktail should tell its own story. Precision matters, but so does personality — finding the balance between timeless technique and fresh ideas.

Where Details Create the Atmosphere

For Fabio, working behind the bar at Strøm is about more than serving drinks — it’s about creating a feeling. From the moment he arrived, he sensed an energy in the room unlike any other place he had worked before. A quiet but vibrant atmosphere where craft and people meet naturally. He pays close attention to the smallest details, from the rhythm of the shake to the final garnish that completes the glass. While preparing his Poetry vodka cocktail, Fabio speaks about the bar as a shared experience — where atmosphere, precision, and care come together to create something guests can feel, even before the first sip.

The cocktail engineer

After fourteen years in Denmark, Sergio has learned to balance two worlds — engineering by training, and cocktail craft by passion. Behind the bar at Strøm, precision comes naturally to him. Measurements matter, structure matters, but so does intuition. Working mostly with the classics, he treats each cocktail like a small system of balance and tension, where every ingredient has its place. While preparing his Poetry vodka cocktail, Sergio speaks about drinks the way an engineer might describe design — elegant when simple, powerful when everything works together just right.

The Spirit in the Glass

After fifteen years behind the bar, Monty has turned mixing into a kind of meditation. You’ll find him now at The Library Bar, where each pour feels like a quiet ritual. He speaks of creativity the way others speak of faith — as something you meet halfway, through presence, patience, and collaboration. Through classics and a bit of innovation, he reinvents himself and his style. While teaching the recipe for his Poetry vodka Golden Haiku, he shares the Japanese ideas that shape his craft — harmony, impermanence, and the beauty of what can never be repeated twice.

The House Within the Machine

From the first days at The House of Machines, Sam has been part of its soul, shaping the atmosphere one pour at a time. His way behind the bar carries the same quiet focus he brings to everything he touches: the details, the timing, the care. A Poetry pour like no other. It’s where tradition meets instinct, and where creativity slips in between — not loud, but unmistakably there.