Chapman is a signature Nigerian party drink: bright, fizzy, ruby-red, and layered with citrus, grenadine, bitters, and cooling cucumber.
It comes together in minutes, making it ideal for gatherings. Build it over ice and add the bitters last so the drink keeps its lively aroma.
Chill the sodas before mixing and taste before adding extra grenadine; different brands vary in sweetness and color.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Chapman in tall glasses with lots of ice, orange and lime slices, cucumber, and a cherry. It is especially good with grilled foods and party snacks.
Recipe Notes
Mix individual glasses just before serving so the carbonation stays bright. The garnishes can be sliced a few hours ahead and refrigerated.
Nigerian Chapman
A festive Nigerian non-alcoholic cocktail made with citrus soda, grenadine, lime, bitters, cucumber, and ice.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Tall glasses
- Bar spoon
- Citrus knife
Ingredients
Chapman
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda chilled
- 1 cup orange soda chilled
- 1/2 cup grenadine
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp Angostura bitters or to taste
- 1/2 cup sparkling water optional, to lighten
- 2 cups ice
- 1 medium orange sliced
- 1 medium lime sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber thinly sliced
- 4 cherries maraschino cherries
Instructions
Mix:
- Fill a large pitcher with the ice, orange slices, lime slices, and cucumber.
- Pour in the grenadine, lime juice, bitters, lemon-lime soda, orange soda, and sparkling water if using. Stir gently once to combine without flattening the bubbles.
Serve:
- Divide the Chapman among four tall glasses and add a maraschino cherry to each.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add another splash of grenadine; for a sharper drink, add more lime juice.
- Use alcohol-free bitters if you need the drink to be strictly zero-proof.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 43gSodium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39g