Stanislav Harciník blends creativity, education and strategy to elevate hospitality from Bratislava to the global stage. As the author of The Cocktail Balance books, he bridges tradition with modern bartending. Serving as Global Bar Ambassador of Mirror Bar, he represents a world-class cocktail experience rooted in Central Europe, alongside co-founding Mirror Hospitality Expo—a platform uniting local and international talents. Mirror Bar’s inclusion in The World’s 50 Best Bars and Stan’s recognition on the Bar World 100 list, which features the industry’s most influential people, reflects a commitment to hospitality and his role in shaping Slovakia’s growing influence on the global bartending scene.