Content Overall completeness and applicability of evidence Myth: Drinking coffee can raise blood pressure. Is there any alcohol you can drink with high blood pressure? I’ve read that red wine is heart healthy — can I drink as much as I’d like? The Relationship Between Alcohol and Blood Pressure What is the definition of a standard drink? Above 14 drinks a week, heart failure risk is higher, with hypertensive patients who drink more being more likely to show subclinical features