noun - an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.

noun - a desirable beer cocktail recipe using serrano chiles and Double IPA (DIPA) that was discovered by accident.

At first, the list of ingredients might sound a bit strange, if not unappetizing. But I assure you that it works. In fact, it more than works, it fucking rocks.

Serranodipaty is savory and refreshing with a great balance of acid, smoke and bitterness with a hint of heat that lingers in the back of the throat.

The Double IPA of choice was Firestone Walker’s Double Jack, an unfiltered, super-hopped DIPA with a solid malt backbone and lots of bright citrus hop notes. As with all recipes, the beer can be substituted with a different Double IPA, however, the recipe was designed with this particular beer in mind and is always recommended.

serranodipaty

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Mezcal
• 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 oz. raw agave nectar
• 1/4 oz. fresh serrano chiles, sliced
• 1/2 oz. cilantro, leaves only
• 4 oz. Double IPA

Instructions

1. Muddle serano chiles with the cilantro, raw agave nectar and lemon juice for roughly 15 seconds.
2. Add Mezcal and ice. Shake vigorously about 17 times. Strain or ice into a Tom Collins glass.
3. Pour four ounces Double IPA over mixture. Give it a quick stir.
4. Garnish with cilantro sprig and a sliver or two of serrano chiles.