What do berries and vodka have in common? Nothing! But there is a way to make them work together that can benefit your health. I know, it sounds strange and implausible and that is why I like it. I mean where is the fun telling you that eating broccoli can make you healthier?

So here is what you need to know about berries and vodka. If you store fresh berries in vodka, it makes them healthier, according to USDA scientists.

After dunking different berries in vodka, the researchers found that soaking berries in vodka increased their levels of disease-fighting antioxidants. They do not really know whether booze boosts the antioxidants’ power, but they do know the effect yields more ammo against oxidative cell damage, which is a common cause of cancer.

The best way to enjoy berries and vodka? A fruit cocktail of course, try a blackberry (or any other berry-containing) mojito.