I’m one of those people who justifies her wine habit by using the old “it’s chock full o’antioxidants!!!” excuse, so imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon this article about healthy cocktails.Little did I know that I was about to lay eyes on the most foul beverage recipes ever concocted. Avocado? Carrots? BEETS??? Read on and prepare to retch.Pepper Delicious3 rings sliced red bell pepper6-8 leaves fresh mint2 oz Aviation gin 1 oz fresh lime juice¾ oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)In a shaker glass, combine two pepper rings and the mint leaves and press firmly with a muddler to pulverize the peppers. Add the gin, lime juice, syrup, and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with the remaining pepper ring.The benefit: A diet high in vitamin C, carotenoids, and lycopene (all of which are amply supplied in red peppers) reduces the incidence of chronic disease and death, according to a Spanish study of 41,000 people.The Rabbit Hole3 oz fresh carrot juice½ oz fresh cucumber juice½ oz Cynar, an Italian herbal liqueur1 oz Square One organic vodka1 sprig sageCombine the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with the sage sprig.The benefit: Lutein, which is found in carrots, can reduce your risk of cancer, says an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study.Beet Sangria4 oz sugar Pinch of salt11 oz beet juice1 oz fresh lime juice3 oz fresh OJ3 oz ginger beer (or ale)8 oz red wine6 oz brandy1 oz Cointreau Dissolve the salt and sugar into the nonalcoholic ingredients. Add the alcohol and stir.The benefit: Folate in beets has been shown to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.Avocado Daiquiri2 oz silver rum2 oz gold rum¼ medium-ripe avocado½ oz half-and-half¼ oz fresh lemon or lime juice2 oz simple syrup1 ½ cups ice cubesCombine the ingredients and blend until smooth.The benefit: Researchers at Ohio State University have determined that avocados protect against heart disease.