can you drink cooking wine

Cooking wine is technically safe to drink, but it is not intended for drinking due to its high salt content and added preservatives, which make its flavor overwhelmingly salty and generally unpleasant for drinking. It usually has a higher alcohol content (around 16% ABV) compared to regular drinking wine (11-14% ABV), so drinking it could potentially get you drunk faster. However, chefs and cooking experts recommend using regular drinking wine for cooking for better flavor, and caution against drinking cooking wine because of the added ingredients and health concerns such as high sodium intake. Cooking wine is meant primarily as an ingredient to enhance the flavor of dishes, not as a beverage. Drinking cooking wine in large amounts can pose health risks including heart problems, addiction risks, and other issues associated with alcohol consumption.