Serrano Rum

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:

1 fifth of good dark rum (Appleton’s or Mount Gay)
2-3 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
3 whole cloves
6-8 serrano chiles cut lengthwise and seeded

Instructions:

Put all the ingredients into the bottle of rum. (Some rum may have to be removed to make room for the solids.) Let steep for a minimum of one week. The flavor improves with age and it keeps for months.