I am what I consider "borderline" for alcoholism, although I've been told by professionals that I am nowhere near it. I'm still trying to quit completely (after having reduced immensely) my intake because no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health[0].

As you say, it's probably okay to drink rarely. But I wouldn't discourage the instinct to quit completely, and recognize that there is a high amount of pressure through culture to imbibe.

[0] https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-...