How to make Chapman for your party
Chapman is a popular Nigerian cocktail that is often enjoyed at social gatherings, parties, and restaurants. It is known for its refreshing and fruity flavors.
It is usually made with a combination of various fruit juices and soda, using non-alcoholic ingredients, and in some variations, alcohol.
We have listed three recipes that will serve 50 people.
Traditional fruity recipe :
Ingredients:
- 10 cups orange juice
- 10 cups pineapple juice
- 10 cups lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7UP)
- 5 cups grenadine syrup
- 2.5 cups lime or lemon juice
- Slices of oranges, lemons, and cucumbers for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a large punch bowl or container, combine the orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup. Mix well to combine.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda and lime or lemon juice. Gently stir to mix the ingredients.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness and tartness by adding more grenadine syrup or lime/lemon juice if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Chapman mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish each glass with slices of oranges, lemons, and cucumbers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the classic and refreshing taste of traditional Chapman!
Fanta and Sprite Chapman recipe
Creating a Chapman drink using Fanta and Sprite is a popular approach. This recipe is also for 50 people:
Ingredients:
- 5 cups Fanta Orange soda
- 5 cups Sprite or 7UP
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups grenadine syrup
- Slices of oranges, lemons, and cucumbers for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a large punch bowl or container, combine the Fanta Orange soda and Sprite.
- Add the orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup to the bowl. Gently stir to mix the ingredients.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness and flavors by adding more orange juice or grenadine syrup if needed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Chapman mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish each glass with slices of oranges, lemons, and cucumbers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and fruity flavors of your Chapman with Fanta and Sprite!
This recipe should make approximately 50 servings, but you can adjust the quantities based on your preferences and the number of guests you’re serving.
Chapman recipe with Zobo
Zobo, also known as hibiscus tea or sorrel, is a popular Nigerian drink made from dried hibiscus flowers. Combining Zobo with Chapman flavors can create a unique and flavorful drink.
Here’s a Zobo Chapman recipe designed to serve around 50 people:
Zobo Concentrate Ingredients:
- 5 cups dried hibiscus petals (Zobo leaves)
- 15 cups water
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 3 cups orange juice
- 3 cups grenadine syrup
- 1.5 cups lemon juice
- 3 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
- Optional: ginger slices, cloves, or other spices for added flavor
Assembling the Zobo Chapman:
- Zobo concentrate
- Lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7UP)
- Slices of oranges, lemons, and cucumbers for garnish
- Ice cubes
Zobo Concentrate Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring the 15 cups of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus petals and any optional spices if desired (such as ginger slices or cloves).
- Reduce the heat and let the hibiscus petals simmer for about 15-20 minutes. The water will turn a deep red color.
- Remove the pot from heat and strain the liquid to remove the hibiscus petals and spices.
- Return the strained liquid to the pot and add the sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the mixture cool.
- Once the Zobo mixture has cooled, add the pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine syrup, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
Assembling the Zobo Chapman:
- In a large punch bowl or container, combine the Zobo concentrate with the lemon-lime soda. Start with equal parts of each and adjust to taste. You can make the mixture sweeter by adding more soda or more tart by adding more Zobo concentrate.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the flavors according to your preferences.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Zobo Chapman mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish each glass with slices of oranges, lemons, and cucumbers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful fusion of Zobo and Chapman flavors!
Remember that the beauty of Chapman lies in its versatility, so feel free to experiment with the ingredient ratios to achieve the perfect balance of flavors for your event.
