Sangrita

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Ingredients:

2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded
juice of 3 oranges
juice of 2 limes
1 small white onion, chopped
salt
4 to 6 small serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
tequila

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients, except the tequila, in a blender and mix until smooth (a small quantity at a time if necessary). Chill well. Pour into small glasses and sip alternately with a small glass of tequila. If you prefer, the tequila may be poured into the sangrita.