ATELIER x FASSBIND LUNCH
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Fassbind Lunch at Atelier
Essay from a special themed lunch service at Atelier Bistro & Bar accompanied by Fassbind spirits.
The Fassbind distillery was founded in 1846 by Gottfried Fassbind in Oberarth, in the heart of Switzerland. For these 170 years they dedicated themselves to distilling the very best Swiss fruit creating pure fruit spirits. This menu presents these unique spirits in the company of five gracefully matching courses prepared by Atelier.
CARPACCIO
Fallow Deer, Mushroom Pesto + Fassbind Less Eaux-de-vie Rigi Kirsh
VEGAN CELERIAC
Granola, Pumpkin Oil, Sketchup + Poire Martini
TROUT FROM PUNKA RIVER
Lentils, Apple, Sausage + Gimlet from Williams
PORK PLUMA
Fassbind Vieille Pomme Sauce + Pomme and Bulleit Old Fashioned
PARFAIT
Gingerbread, Plum + Fassbind L’Heritage de Bois Umburana Kirch
And the very last : Marshmallow in Cacao
FALLOW DEER CARPACCIO
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FASSBIND RIGI KIRSCH
Tasting Notes
Delicate and lively almond tones with a scent of cherry jam
Hint of dark chocolate mousse followed by white pepper
Harmonious cherries with marzipan
Elegant, long lasting finish
Note: Rigi Mountain sits beside Oberarth, home of Fassbind; known as “the queen of the maintains.” Rigi is a protected region (AOP) for cherries controlled by government
VEGAN CELEARIAC
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FASSBIND VIEILLE POIRE (Poire Martini)
Tasting notes
Fully ripe Williams pear with hints of candied fruit and hints of Créme Caramel
Honeydew and light wood notes
Pronounced pear aroma followed by vanilla ice cream, hazelnut, and meringues
TROUT FROM PUNKVA
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FASSBIND WILLIAMS (Gimlet)
Tasting Notes
Opulent pear bouquet accompanied by roasted hazelnuts
Full-bodied and luscious on the palate
Beautifully integrated sweetness with slight mint and a hint of pepper
PORK PLUMA with POMME SAUCE
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FASSBIND VIEILLE POMME
Tasting Notes
The sweetness and acidity is perfectly balanced
Aromas of applesauce and cinammon, vanilla cream, baked apple and apple strudel with raisins
Fine and harmonious, long and subtle integrated with delicious sweetness
PARFAIT
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FASSBIND THE UNIQUE KIRCH UMBURANA CASK
Tasting notes
Matured for one year in a cask from Brazilian Wild Cherry wood, Umburana
Fresh, sweet and exotic nose with notes of dried pineapple, muscat, liquorice, marzipan, very fruity
Mouth feel like burnt sugar and caramel
Creamy, very long and pleasant
An evening cocktail menu by Ivan Pastzi, Fassbind ambassador and owner of two Zurych bar’s - Old Crown and Cranberry.