When cooking with wine or sherry is the alcohol cooked off?

Yes, when cooking with wine or sherry, the alcohol is cooked off. Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water, so when a dish is heated, the alcohol evaporates first, leaving behind the flavor and aroma of the wine or sherry without the intoxicating effects. The rate at which the alcohol evaporates depends on the temperature and cooking method. Generally, high temperatures and longer cooking times result in more complete evaporation of alcohol.