Supernova Asia Final 2025: Indonesia Champions

03 April 2025

Hery Heriyanto and Rae Pratiwi are Jakarta bartenders (at Cork&Screw and Carrots Bar respectively) with a shared love for ginger flower. And both are representing Indonesia at Supernova.

When did you start your career?
Hery: I started my career as a Bartender in 2010.

Rae: I started in 2011, but I took a break in 2014 to go to college and pursue another career until I realised that working behind the bar was my true passion. I returned in 2020.

What techniques are trending in your local scene?
Hery: Modern techniques including sous-vide, cordial, centrifuge, and redistillation.

Rae: My go-to from what's currently in has to be fat-washing. It's a magic technique for me — you can get a rich, savoury flavour, and texture on your drink but keep the liquid clear.

Tell us about your Supernova creation, for this year’s Atlas theme
Hery: I will make super cocktails with an incredible story behind them.

Rae: By taking you on a journey through Java's culinary and cultural landscapes... and turning them into tangible elements of a drink. I'm excited to share the rich flavours, aromas, and cultural heritage of my journey through Java.

What was a moment that changed your career trajectory?
Hery: The Covid19 pandemic.

Rae: When I started making cocktails with various techniques, and people told me they liked my cocktail creations. That's when I started to really like being a mixologist.

The bartender you most admire?
Hery: My mama, Kiki Moka, Agung Prabowo.

Rae: Mirwansyah, aka “Bule”

A local ingredient you love to use:
Hery: Local herbs like ginger, saffron, lemongrass, kecombrang (ginger flower).

Rae: Kecombrang.

Your secret sauce for success:
Hery: Finding that perfect combination between herbs, spice, sugar, and also citrus.

Rae: Hard work, commitment and being stubborn about your principles. I'm a Taurus, after all.

What bold flavours excite you most right now?
Hery: Umami and citrusy flavours.

Rae: Anything that has a strong and dominant taste or aroma. Cilantro, for example.

Which bar in your home country would you love to visit?
Hery: TCC – The Cocktail Club.

Rae: Modern Haus, Jakarta.

What’s your favourite drink to make, and why?
Hery: Dry Martini cocktail, finding the perfect combination between dry gin and subtle aromas to make it extra dry.

Rae: In my spare time, I make my own ‘Jamu’, a traditional drink made from a mixture of spices. It's easy to make, comforting, and has plenty of health benefits.

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