WATERMELON VODKA

There's nothing more wonderful on a hot summer day than a bit of delicious watermelon! My mother has some trick she does and always manages to pick out the best ones of the lot. I've eaten so much watermelon on my own, it must be equivalent to one very large seedless melon.

Also very delicious is Jamie Oliver [mmmmmm....mmmmmm good]! Oh yes and not to mention his watermelon vodka. Recipe below. From "The Naked Chef Takes Off". Jamie Oliver naked? Yes please!

Watermelon Vodka

This is a really funny thing that I saw an American friend of mine make. Great for a barbie or party. Wish I'd known about this when I was going to school parties-- I could have walked in with my watermelon and got all my mates completely sloshed! Needs to be started three days-- even a week-- before you plan to eat it.

1 Large, ripe watermelon-- give it a smell and a slap to check for ripeness

1 bottle of best vodka (or even champagne)

Simply cut a hole in the top of the melon, wide and deep enough to insert a funnel. Make sure the funnel fits quite tightly or the liquid will spill out. If this happens, cut a larger hole. Pour some of your chosen alcohol into the melon through th funnel, leave to sit for a day and pour in some more. The flesh will absorb the liquid, so pour in some more the next day-- basically until it becomes saturated. When ready to serve, slice up into nice big pieces and get all your mates plastered on it!