More bottle guides Serrano hot sauces All 33 bottles here list Serrano or a variety in that pepper family. Some use a blend. Start with the flavor notes; check each bottle’s heat before you pour.
33 bottlesHeat: Mild to Extra hot Notes to explore: tomatillo, lime, tangy
Smoked serrano, tomatillo and fruit create a sweet, tangy green sauce with a gentle smoky edge.
Smoky Tomatillo Fruity
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Los Calientes Verde: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 2/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Black and roasted garlic bring depth to serrano and Reaper peppers, with maple syrup contributing restrained sweetness.
black garlic maple tangy
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Black Garlic Carolina Reaper: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 4/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Fire-roasted green peppers and tomatillos meet kiwi and avocado, producing a fruity, creamy variation on verde sauce.
tomatillo kiwi avocado
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Hippy Dippy Green: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: 3/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 3/5; Savory / umami: 2/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Serrano peppers, tomato and basil take this white-wine-vinegar sauce in a distinctly Italian-inspired direction.
basil tomato garlic
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Serrano & Basil: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 1/5; Savory / umami: 4/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 A superhot green blend builds on fire-roasted tomatillo, toasted onion and garlic, with lime keeping the finish bright.
Roasted tomatillo Lime Cilantro
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Excubiarum Verde: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 2/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 4/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Chocolate habanero and roasted garlic supply earthy depth, with chipotle adding smoke and a little fruity sweetness.
Roasted garlic Earthy Smoky
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Roasted Habanero: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: 3/5; Garlicky: 5/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 5/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Tomatillo, lime and cilantro brighten a roasted green pepper blend with garlic and a restrained Reaper kick.
Tomatillo Lime Roasted garlic
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Verde: 6 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: 1/5; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Red serrano, Reaper and ghost peppers combine with lime, garlic scapes, coriander and cumin for a fiercely hot taco companion.
lime garlic cumin
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Taco Vibes Only: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 5/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Fresh green chiles and peaches combine with scallions, honey, citrus and a hint of vanilla.
peach citrus honey
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Peachy Green: 4 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: Not established; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 1/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Cucumber, dill and garlic give jalapeño and serrano peppers a recognizable pickle flavor with gentle heat.
dill pickle garlic
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Dill Pickle Serrano: 3 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 5/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 4/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Blood orange, pear and apple give scorpion and ghost peppers a sweet citrus entrance before the heat builds.
blood orange pear apple
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Rogue Blood Orange Trinidad Scorpion: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Extra hot (4/5). Sweet: 4/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: 5/5; Savory / umami: 1/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 Serrano and tomatillo meet ginger, lemongrass and lime, balancing green-pepper flavor with aromatic citrus notes.
ginger lemongrass tomatillo
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Serrano Ginger Lemongrass: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 4/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 3/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 3/5 Heat Sweet Sour / tangy Smoky Garlicky Fruity Savory / umami 0 5 More bottles, please
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