When you hear the word chapman, what comes to your mind? Chapman is one of the most popular Nigerian drinks and it is enjoyed by both adults and kids depending on how it is prepared. Whenever I hear the word chapman I think of an iced chilled fruity drink I take when I hang out with friends or loved ones.
Have you ever considered having this drink at home without paying so much for a glass? Most times this drink is skipped in restaurant menus because of its ridiculous price. It is served in most major Nigerian restaurants and bar and also the most popular drink for cocktail parties in Nigeria.
IngredientsA bottle of Fanta (35cl)
A bottle of Sprite (35cl)
Angostura aromatic bitter or alomo bitters 3 spoons
Grenadine syrup (1 cup)
5-10 spoons of orange juice (optional)
1 lemon or lime
cucumber
Directions
Ice cubes Get a simple wine glass or a giant mug, pour a cup full of grenadine syrup. Pour in the sprite and fanta into the same jug. Add two to three spoons of the angostura aromatic bitter. The angostura bitter dilutes the sweetness from other ingredients a little. You have to be mindful of the quantity of chapman that you consume if you are not using these bitters.
Add the fresh orange juice, and shake or stir with a spoon. At this point you are almost done with making the Chapman Nigerian drink, go ahead and distribute in glass cups and then throw in the garnishing fruits. Cut the cucumber/oranges into your desired shape and throw into the mixture. Cucumber, lemon or even banana can also be used for garnishing; even a combination of two or three fruits-slice is acceptable. Add the ice cubes and serve chilled with a straw and your favorite snack. So the Nigerian Chapman drink is made of a bottle of fanta, sprite, Angostura aromatic bitters, grenadine syrup, fruit juice, ice cubes and other garnishing Ingredients. So have a swell time at home with a mug of chapman.
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