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Let’s face it. We all need a cocktail every now and then. But, rather than convince yourself that the vodka and soda you’re chugging has cancer-fightin’ benefits (you’ve had seven for heaven’s sake), why not pour yourself something that actually does support a healthy cause.

Introducing the world’s first açai spirit, Veev. Made with the nutrition world’s most buzzed-about superfood, Veev contains 100-percent all-natural ingredients like prickly pear and acerola cherry. The spirit prides itself on 57 percent more antioxidants than pomegranates, and thirty times more heart-healthy anthocyanins than red wine. Somebody grab me a coaster.

As an environmental front runner, Veev is a carbon-neutral company and the only distillery in the world to get their power through renewable wind energy. They have a good heart, too. One dollar of every bottle sold is given back to the Brazilian rainforest—right where the beautiful little açai berry comes from. The money benefits the Sustainable açai Project, which goes directly to the farming communities that harvest the acaí berries, and protects surrounding flora and biodiversity.

With hints of exotic berries, Veev tastes great on the rocks or with a low-calorie option like soda water. But I suggest you take advantage of the Antioxidant Sangria and The Skinny Lemonade, created for my favorite Skinny Bitches by the guys at Veev.

You can purchase Veev online at www.bevmo.com or www.southernwine.com.

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