There are so many easy cocktail recipes to try and the Nigerian favourite is definitely Fanta Chapman so it did not surprise me when people requested this recipe on my page. Out of all the fruit drinks, fruit juices and other cocktails, I wonder what stood out for Nigerians with this fruity Chapman drink? Was it because it was offered in all restaurants as a non-alcoholic option? Or Nollywood actors ordered this in movies? I am genuinely curious so if you know the answers to any of my questions, please leave a comment and enlighten me. The key to getting the chapman taste is the wonderful ingredient in the mix called Angostura bitters. It is available in supermarkets for those that live in Lagos after all the bar tenders must be getting it from somewhere. For those that live in Canada, it would be in the regular grocery stores like Metro and co. I also found it over here in San Francisco at Safeway but you would need an ID to purchase it in the states. If you can’t find angostura bitters where you live, you can try alomo bitters. I haven’t tried it myself but its a reasonable alternative. In my recipe I also used grenadine to give it the reddish colour but if that is not available to you, Ribena or any black currant drink is always an option. Hope you like this recipe for the person that requested it.
Recipe for Fanta Chapman
Ingredients (Makes 1 tall glass)
180 ml of Fanta or any orange soda
180 ml of Sprite
60 ml of Grenadine (or Ribena or Blackcurrant)
2 teaspoons of Angostura bitters
30 ml of pineapple juice
1 slice of lemon
2 cucumber slices
Ice cubes
Method
In a glass, pour in your ice cubes.
Pour in your fanta, sprite, pineapple juice and grenadine and combine.
Place the slice of lemon in and 1 cucumber slice and garnish the glass with the other piece and serve cold.
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