serrano
noun
ser·ra·no
sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 
si-
plural serranos
: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature
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My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
If serrano peppers are too spicy, substitute jalapeño — but some heat is essential to ceviche.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
On top of each piece, a small mound of diced cucumber and avocado dressed in a leche de tigre spiked with serrano pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
If serrano peppers are too spicy, substitute jalapeño — but some heat is essential to ceviche.
—Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
On top of each piece, a small mound of diced cucumber and avocado dressed in a leche de tigre spiked with serrano pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Serrano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrano. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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