This is a cocktail, not a recipe in the meal-planning sense, so it lands at the floor of our scale as a single-serving drink rather than something for family or weeknight cooking. The five-minute time is honest, and all three ingredients are available at any Charlotte grocery chain without a special trip. The per-serving cost depends entirely on your vodka and champagne choice, but budget $3 to $8 for decent spirits; the flavored water is a dollar or less. Where it breaks down for our service: one drink does not feed anyone, it requires no prep or technique to evaluate, and it leaves no leftovers because it is consumed immediately. If you are looking for a party cocktail or a quick single drink, the ingredients are there; if you need a meal or a recipe that serves a household, keep looking.