How long will it take for a watermelon to absorb a 750ml bottle?

Question

Last night I cut a hole in the top of a 10lb seedless watermelon and stuck a bottle of rum in it but so far it hasn't gone down more than about 2 inches. I was trying to serve it tonight. How long is this supposed to take? I thought that perhaps the hole on the top was too small creating a vacuum so I made another slightly larger hole on the side and put the bottle in. It still doesn't seem to be making a difference though.

Answer 1

It doesn't ABSORB a thing.  Its cells are saturated with water already.

Its an urban myth.  And you fell for it.

Answer 2

maybe your watermelon is already to juicy and cant take any more liquids? lol

Answer 3

some times the entire bottle will not be obsorbed. I tried this a few years ago and it came out terrible. I wouldnt suggest it

Answer 4

Try using a funnel rather than a bottle to avoid an airlock

I've done this using vodka before but it still took about 2 days, I think it depends on how ripe the melon is.

If it's nice and fresh and juicy it takes ages,

If it's a bit overripe some of the juice has evaporated and the alcohol soaks in a bit quicker

If you really need it for tonight and it doesn't go down try cutting out the flesh and adding it and the rum to a blender.

It comes out like a delicious alcoholic fruit smoothy slush puppy kind of thing and you can serve it in glasses with a spoon!

Hic Burp!

Good Luck!

Answer 5

please tell me you used a white rum.....