The pine cones are cut into thin slices. Since the cones are very resinous, it is recommended to work with gloves.
The slices are placed in a large container together with the alcohol. We always add the sugar only after the ripening phase to better control the taste.
The mixture matures for about 3 weeks in a bright place in the kitchen. After the maturing phase, 3 litres of distilled water are added and the mixture is poured through a coffee filter. The Swiss stone pine brandy is ready!
You can find more pictures of our recipe in our blog - http://www.best-mountain-artists.de/2017/07/zirbenschnaps-selber-machen.html