Is it safe to drink ethanol (medical alcohol) or add it to a drink?

Question

Let’s say I love Dr Pepper, and I want to make it “spicier” but not add any external flavor, can I add to it some ethanol, the same you use to clean infections and wounds? Of course, In small and calculated proportions ( for example a drink that would contain normally 30% vodka and 70% juice, make it in this case with 12% pure alcohol and 88% juice)?

Because on the Internet I see people saying that yes, you can, and It’s the same as drinking more pure vodka, and others say It’s really harmful and you should never do it and that it contains cancerous substances

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

No, as they mix in stuff to keep you from drinking it. I’d buy something like vodka or grain alcohol if you wanted this effect without danger or disgusting taste.