The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

Are you guilty of loving the fruit in sangrias more than the drink itself? This copycat cocktail from Red Lobster fits the bill with its fruit heavy champagne drink.

2 fresh fruits*
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup champagne or white wine
1/2 teaspoon fresh mint chopped
* Recommended fruits: strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise, melon balls, plums, peaches, pears, and nectarines, peeled, quartered and seeded.
In a shallow serving bowl, mix the fruit gently so it is not crushed. Evenly sprinkle with sugar and gently mix again. Pour cold champagne or wine over fruit, enough to almost cover fruit.
Let stand refrigerated for 1-2 hours. Serve in chilled champagne or balloon glasses.
Red Lobster
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