I have been using vodka instead of water for several years now and my pie crusts are incredible every time. At first I used 1/2 vodka and half ice water and my pie crust were perfect. Then I "experimented" & just usedo the vodka which I chilled in the freezer for several hours along with the butter/ shortening combination . The crusts were even better after that change . My mother always used chilled vinegar which I have done several times myself when I dont have vodka . I also tried a bit of my homeade limoncello as a substitute and it still came out perfect. It's always enjoyable to present a perfect pie, especially when I myself never liked any type of pie...but my family / friends certainly do!

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