Vodka-ing a Watermelon

[DeutschenHorn]

Anyone ever done this? I am trying to get one ready for a party tomorrow. Problem is that I started it on Tuesday and it has only taken about 1/4 of the bottle of vodka. I think you are supposed to cut the hole on one of the ends but my fridge isn't big enough so I had to cut the whole on one of the sides. Any tips for getting this thing to take up the rest of the bottle by tomorrow?

 

[AhhhCraig]

Last time we did this, the watermelon was unedible. It was just too damn strong with vodka that no one could enjoy it. Maybe a 1/4 bottle isn't such a bad thing. Besides who really wants to get **** faced eating watermelon? It should be a fun side, like jello shots. Just a thought. Oh yeah, what time should we show up?

 

[zzzz]

The Food Network says 48 hours:The Link Other people seem to manage in 6-24 hours:The Link

 

[DeutschenHorn]

Yeah, I checked out both of those sites first. I'm thinking maybe 1/4 bottle is enough though. A friend of mine had good success with maraschino cherries and rum so I tried that too. Put them in for about 24 hours and man they taste bad. I'll make a second attempt with only about 1 or 2 hours and see what happens.

 

[HatDaddy]

Buy a syringe. I used that for my Memorial Day party. It allows you to distribute the alcohol more evenly than cutting a hole in the center.

 

[Ave. H Horn]

the key to infusion is to begin w/ small amounts of alcohol. you can always add more booze, but you can't always add more fruit. why not get another watermelon & used the remained on it. try packing them in an icechest up right with ice packed around to support them upwards.
i am trying a cucumber vodka infusion at home right now. i was inspired by some Turi i tried last weekend at cedar street. it was the best vodka i have ever drank- had 7 (that i remember) straight on the rocks w/ a lime.

 

[HtownAg92]

Next time go with Captain Morgan's. Trust me.