If you want to learn how to make the best clericot on the internet, look no further, because at kiwilimón we give you the best tips to make this cocktail even more delicious and refreshing. Are you ready to prepare it? 

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1. Pay attention to the wine

You don’t need to invest a fortune in an expensive red wine when making clericot, as it will be mixed with other ingredients. However, we recommend using a young wine or a merlot, as the flavor is subtler and fruitier, which will give your drink a very special taste. 

2. Macera the fruit 

We assure you that if you follow this step, your clericot will be spectacular! Once you have the chopped fruit, place it in a bowl and add a bit of lemon juice and simple syrup. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and transfer to a pitcher. 

3. Don’t add ice! 

If you add ice to the pitcher, it will melt and dilute the flavor of the clericot, so we recommend placing ice in each glass and then serving the drink. Cheers! 

4. Don’t forget the bubbles

Don’t forget to add a splash of sparkling water or lemon-flavored soda to the clericot. This will help give the cocktail a lighter and more refreshing touch. If you choose to add lemon soda, we are sure you will love the citrus touch. 

5. Give it a special touch 

Although we recommend using fruits like apple, melon, peach, and watermelon, remember that you can use any fruits you like, such as strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, grape, and more. 

6. Keep it refrigerated

Another good tip is to keep the clericot refrigerated until you are ready to serve, as this ensures it is at the right temperature. 

Kiwilimón tip: If you don’t have much time and your guests are about to arrive, you can use a can of fruit in syrup, so you won't have to chop it. On the other hand, to chill it quickly, you can place the clericot pitcher in the freezer. 

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How to make clericot? 
We provide you with the step-by-step recipe to prepare a clericot in the style of kiwilimón! 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup of melon, cubed
• 1 pear, cubed
• 2 red apples, cubed
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 6 cups lemon soda
• 3 cups sparkling water
• 750 milliliters of red wine
• ice to taste 

1. Mix the chopped fruit in a bowl and add the lemon juice to prevent oxidation. Set aside in the refrigerator.
2. Place the fruit in a large pitcher and pour in the lemon soda, sparkling water, and red wine. Refrigerate.
3. Add the ice and serve.  

Snacks to accompany the clericot 
Now that your clericot is ready, don’t forget to pair it with delicious snacks; we share 10 options! 

• Red Guacamole 
  
• Baked Brie with Chili Jam 
  
• Cilantro Mousse with Cheese Cracklings 
  
• Melted Cheese with Cracklings 
  
• Serrano Ham Croquettes 
  
• Ham Rolls with Russian Salad 
  
• Brie Cheese with Honey and Strawberries 
  
• Cold Cuts and Cheese Board 
  
• Skirt Steak Pizza with Salsa Macha
• Tuna Dip with Pico de Gallo 

At kiwilimón, we hope that with these cooking tips you prepare a refreshing clericot, which you can pair with different snacks; give them a try!