Nigerian Chapman is to Nigeria, as Sangria is to Spain&Portugal.
Even though both cocktails are almost alike, Nigerian Chapman has a unique zesty taste which makes it stand out from other drinks.

Chapman is one of Nigeria's popular and most sort after drinks and isalso easy to prepare, here's how to do it.

Ingredients for Nigerian Chapman

This makes 4 (150ml) Tall glasses

- 33 cl(330ml) Fanta (chilled)
- 33cl (330ml) Sprite (chilled)
- 4 to 5 tablespoonful Ribena or Blackcurrant or Grenadine syrup(enough to give the Chapman its unique ''reddish-pink'' color)
- A quarter teaspoon Angostura aromatic bitters
- 12 to 15 Ice cubes( Or more)
- 1 Lemon (or to taste)
- 1 Orange (or to taste)
- 1 small Cucumber (or to taste)
- Tall glasses, tumblers or cocktail glasses for serving

Tip: to prepare Nigerian Chapman for kids you can omit the angostura bitters because it contains 45% alcohol.
If you can't find Angostura bitters, make use of Peychaud’s bitters or Orange bitters.

Preparation:

1a. Before you make Chapman, make sure you have all the ingredients ready.
- First, prepare the ice cubes or ice block.
- Slice your lemon, orange and cucumber into rounds or quarters and set aside.

1b. In a glass jug or bowl, pour in the ice cubes then add the Fanta and Sprite and mix together.

2. Add a tablespoonful of Grenadine syrup or Ribena or blackcurrant(this is what gives the Nigerian Chapman its reddish-pink color).

3. Add the Angostura aromatic bitters, mix well, and finally add the lemon, cucumber and orange slices and serve in a tumbler or cocktail glass with a straw.


Tips for preparing Nigerian Chapman
- The drink should be made and served immediately because the ice cubes tends to dissolve and dilute the drink, making the drink watery and kinda tasteless.
- The fizz (effervescence) from the carbonated drinks(fanta&sprite) also adds to the unique taste of the drink and if left for a long time,the drinks will lose all that gas.
- Add the Angostura aromatic bitters bit by bit, until you get your desired taste.
- See more at: http://www.citinewstv.com/2014/12/chapman-how-to-make-chapman-nigerian.html#sthash.nV7foGVl.dpuf

Nice..... Will try it out

I tried this out once, it was nice but unfortunately the ice blocks melted before we were ready to serve and the drink turned out tasteless!

Trick i have learnt is to make it and add the ice blocks only at the point of serving it

babythug:
I tried this out once, it was nice but unfortunately the ice blocks melted before we were ready to serve and the drink turned out tasteless!

Trick i have learnt is to make it and add the ice blocks only at the point of serving it

How about preparing it first,den refridgerate it...will it still retain its taste?

Nice 1. Fnks 4 ur sharing @ op..pls mod fp.wil definitely try it @ hm..pls op were can I get d angostura bitters,peychaud's bitter or d orange bitter 2 buy?

Will try it out,where can I get ango.... Bitter

marquiseT:
Will try it out,where can I get ango.... Bitter

[quote author=pretydiva post=29160881]Nice 1. Fnks 4 ur sharing @ op..pls mod fp.wil definitely try it @ hm..pls op were can I get d angostura bitters,peychaud's bitter or d orange bitter 2 buy?[/quote

Its available @ Shoprite

[quote author=barryzkween post=29218181][/quote]i am base in benin..dunno if u no anywhere I can get it here in benin

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Thank you for the prompt response

if u cannot afford the angostura bitters, u can use alomo bitters, campari bitters or aperito bitters. they are as goods as angustura

Fahdehkemmy:

How about preparing it first,den refridgerate it...will it still retain its taste?

If/when the ice blocks melt, it dilutes the taste of the drink, so my suggestion is still to prepare it, refrigerate and add ice cubes when you are ready to serve.