Chapman
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Fanta or another orange soda — 240 ml (8 fl oz)
- Sprite or 7-Up — 240 ml (8 fl oz)
- Grenadine syrup — 2 tbsp
- Blackcurrant cordial — 1 tbsp (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cucumber slices and orange slices, to garnish
- Ice, to serve
Method
- Combine the orange soda, lemon-lime soda, grenadine and blackcurrant cordial if using in a jug.
- Add the lime juice and stir gently.
- Add plenty of ice.
- Garnish with cucumber and orange slices before serving.
Introduction: A fruity, effervescent non-alcoholic cocktail made from a blend of soft drinks, grenadine and citrus, Nigeria's signature party drink.
Cultural Background: Chapman has become a fixture at Nigerian bars, restaurants and parties, its refreshing mix of flavours and bright red colour making it one of the country's most recognisable non-alcoholic beverages.
Tips: Use good-quality grenadine for the best colour and flavour. Serve immediately after mixing, as the drink is best enjoyed fresh and fizzy.
Variations: Adjust the ratio of sodas to taste for a sweeter or tangier drink. Add a splash of bitters for a more complex flavour, a popular variation at bars.
Storage: Best made and served fresh; not suitable for storing, as the carbonation will flatten.
Reheating: This drink is served cold and is not reheated.
FAQs:
Q: Is Chapman alcoholic?
A: No, it's traditionally a non-alcoholic cocktail, though some bars offer alcoholic variations.
Q: What gives Chapman its distinctive red colour?
A: The grenadine syrup, combined with the orange soda base.
- Fanta or another orange soda — 240 ml (8 fl oz)
- Sprite or 7-Up — 240 ml (8 fl oz)
- Grenadine syrup — 2 tbsp
- Blackcurrant cordial — 1 tbsp (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cucumber slices and orange slices, to garnish
- Ice, to serve
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