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147. Spiked Watermelon
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The guys try that thing where you cut a hole in a watermelon and stick a bottle of vodka in there.
SPIKED WATERMELON RECIPE:
Inject or insert one pint bottle (375ml) of vodka into a whole watermelon. Allow melon to rest refrigerated for 24 hours before serving.
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