Demitria Dana Paramita and the Rise of Jakarta’s Next-Gen Cocktail Culture

hanging Face of Jakarta Bars

Being a woman behind the bar in Jakarta comes with its own set of challenges. Demitria acknowledges this openly.

“There are moments when you are underestimated before you even speak.”

But she has learned to let her work speak louder. Consistency. Professionalism. Craft. These are her answers.

Demitria notes that more women are entering bartending across Indonesia, slowly shifting the narrative and expanding what leadership behind the bar can look like.

“We do not need to be louder. We just need to keep showing up. People notice.”

Her role, whether she admits it or not, has already become symbolic — a sign of what Indonesia’s next generation of bartenders could become.

The Future She Wants to Shape

When we ask what she hopes to contribute to Indonesia’s bar culture, her response is immediate.

“I want Jakarta to be proud of its cocktail scene. Not just following the world, but creating something unique.”

She envisions a future where local ingredients are used more boldly, where storytelling through cocktails becomes more common, and where Indonesia is recognized as a destination for thoughtful, expressive mixology.

Her presence in the industry suggests that future is already taking shape.

What She Hopes Guests Feel

At the end of the interview, we ask her one last question: what she hopes guests experience when they drink a cocktail she has made.

Her smile returns.

“I want them to feel taken care of. Even if it’s only for one drink. Even if it’s only for one moment.”

And maybe that is why Demitria Dana Paramita stands out.
Her craft is not just about technique.
It is about care.
About intention.
About the small, meaningful connections that make nightlife more human.