[g1sm]

I’m guessing it’s actually răchie from pine cones, not needles. Either way, now I’m curious to try it.

[asutekku]

Drinks made out of pine needles are pretty common. They have a very distinct nice taste.

[ogurechny]

Small soft pine cones are also used for jams and flavored liquors.

[ciceryadam]

also try https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borovi%C4%8Dka

The difference between gin and borovicka is that gin is usually a neutral tasting alcohol that gets the juniper berries macerated in them, but borovicka is vapor infused during the distilling process.

One of my favourites is https://www.zufanek.cz/en/product/borovicka-juniper-spirit/