Nigerian Chapman Drink
If you have been to a Nigerian party in recent times, there is a strong probability that you have tasted the magic called chapman. The reddish drink is almost as popular as Coca Cola. I am sure this recipe will be strongly debated based on the addition of Hibiscus tea. I had the pleasure of speaking with some caterers in Nigeria, some swore the authentic recipe contains Hibiscus tea why others disagree. I tried the recipe with and without and I am #teamHibiscus, feel free to make your own choice on this one.
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange fanta (orange soda)
- 2 cups 7UPÂ or sprite
- 2 cups unsweetened Hibiscus tea (Zobo)
- 1/3 cup concentrated black Currant ( I used Ribena)
- 1/2 teaspoon angosturas bitters*
- Juice of 2 fresh Lime
- 6-8 cubes of ice
*( For those in Canada, you can find this at safeway. I have heard it’s available in most grocery stores in the states)
Direction
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Set in a fridge to chill. Serve over ice and enjoy.
Pls i need yhe specific quantity for 300guest of chapman
Thank u
Wow, thanks for the tips, am so doing this..
Anytime I have issues with food,i know you’ve got my back!!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Please some questions, 1) Is zobo a substitute for grenadine syrup or the grenadine syrup can still be added? 2) What other bitters can substitute angostura bitters? 3) Can orange exotic juice be added as well?
Thanks and God bless
Syrup should be added to the zobo.. depending on where you live there are numerous brands on bitters on the market 3) yes but in small quantity.
Good day…please I learnt how to make Chapman here…and thank God with it,have gotten like 3 bitthday jobs to serve the guest…wanted to know if I could use alomo bitters or the angostura bitter since it for commercial purpose.please reply to me email add
Thank you 9jafoodie!!! It was amazing….. am so gonna use this recipe for my son’s 1st birthday in 2wks!
You rock!
Thanks 4 sharing lovely recipes with us. I can’t thank you enough. I would like to understand a few things. 1. The zobo, do I just boil with water, then use the same measurement as the orange soda? 2. Can I substitute the bitters with alomo bitters? 3. Is the lime optional? My niece turns 1 on Saturday, I would love to make Chapman and samosa rolls ( hoping to find the recipe on your blog, lol) 4 the party. Any advise would go a long way. Thanks a lot 4 sharing your gift with the world.
you are welcome. yes, you boil the zobo leaves in water. 2) yes you can. 3) lime or lemon should be added . Happy birthday to your niece!
tanx for all this God bless you real good! meanwhile i kinda have issues with fanta, sprite and co! is their no better healthier way to make chapman without soft drinks?
You can use carbonated water.
Hi pls am trying to make Chapman for 150 what quantity of ingredients do I use
where can I get the hibiscus tea in Uyo. And wat is d name of d leave u used in garnishing d drink
Check with the malams at your local market. The garnish is mint leaf.
Thanks for dis I will try it
Hi 9jafoodie, can I make this Chapman without the angosturas bitters? I don’t know where I might possibly get in Abuja. Thanks
So glad to to know this blog. No more foodnetwork for me. Thanks gal
please where can i get grenadine syrup in abuja
I want to make chapman for at least 300 people for a wedding reception.what quantity of ingredients do I use.Thanks.
I dont know what orange soda is, pls how do i get it?
it’s Fanta
Pls can I use yoyo bitters instead of angostural bitters
Please,how much quantity of each ingredient do I need to make chapman for close to 50people. It is a family reunion
Pls the zobo leaves after boiling do i add the water to both the fanta and sprite
no you dont
Thanks for the lovely tips u rock
I’m trying to make it on a larger scale (5 gallons) how much of each ingredient do you think will be enough
Please how can one preserve small chops that has not been fried for the next day
I love ur blog, an goin to try d Chapman ds weekend, pls is d hibiscus compulsory?
Thanks Esther. Yes, Hibiscus is the most important ingredient
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Thanx so much for ur recipe. Pls I. Stay in kaduna and we aint got any shoprite here pls is there any local substitute for angostru bitters? Pls reply. Thank u
Try Campari
Am i still going to add some water, apart from the one added to hibiscus tea?
you not not need to add additional water, the ice cubes will dilute the drink further.
I love your blog, so interesting. Please any likely local substitute for the angostura bitters?
Pls, I need recipes for samosa, spring roll &their preparation, thanks.
please can i use any other juice apart from ime
Lemon works as well
i just come across ur recipe now but pls can u explain in details step by step how 2 prepare d chapman, thks & remain blezd
i think am gonna try dis over the weekend ……….
let us know how it turns out
Thks for the recipe. Pls like ao many pple wld dis serve and wat type of cup do î›’ use in measurin
Regular measuring cups so 250Ml…. the mix will serve 4-5 people but you can easily double the recipe.
Comment…thks for the recipe. Pls ao many pple wld dis recipe serve and wat cup do î›’ use in measuring
Whaoooo dis great.pls can u snd me process n recipe for samosa n springroll.I will appreciate
Pls do I use the ribbena and the zobo together? Or can anyone serve
You use both
Please what’s the dupe for the angosturas bitters (I’m in nigeria). Wanna make this for xmas
You should try the bigger grocery stores like Shoprite
I just make the chapman, it was something else. Thank you so much.
You are most welcome
gosh i will try it this weekend. tnks
let us know how it turns out
Will try dis
Kindly help me with SAMOSA $ SPRINGROLL (small chops) recipe and Method.thanks
Pls..where can I get the angosturas bitters in lagos.Nigeria. Thanks.
Check shoprite
Hi gud wrk pls hw cn I preserve my chapman? For lik 3 days I dnt wnt to add any acoholtnks
hmmn…….i bet dis is qonna be nyc.refreshinq….yum!!
Pls does it mean dat I will boil the Zobo without addin anytin in while boiling the hibiscus leave?cos I really don’t understand the Zobo part
yea, you prepare the zobo separately.
Thanks for Sharing,I guess adding of the Alchol serves as a preservation but can this last for 1year, if not what can be done ?.
Pls am sowie 2 bother but pls aw many teaspns of baking powder do I use for Ten cups of flour
what are you trying to make?
What quantity of water do one need to brew d hibiscus leaves
The ratio is usually one cup of Hibiscus to 4 cups of water.
I tried d ingridents with the hibiscus leave it wz the bomb. Fnx so much. #teamhibiscus al the way.
awesome!!
Mmmmmmmmm!i made this ystday nite n d whole house couldnt let it see d light of 2day?thanx 4 d recipe
Yeiiii!! that is really good to hear.
Pls where can one find “zobo” in the US? Never heard of it here.
Your local African store or South American food store should have it. It’s often tagged Flor’de Jamaica on other ethnic stores.
I love your blog. Great job
tHANK YOU MUCH!!
Dis is awesome,u hv really bn of gr8 help.pls cn u help me wit recipes 4 springrolls n samosas.u cn mail it 2 me.thanks
I love chapman!!!!!!!!! whoohoooo!!!!!!!!
lol…
Will try this out this weekend!!!! How’ve you been girlie?
I have been well…. Let me know how it turns out
the zobo already ahs lemon, do you still add the fresh limes.
Yes…. the quantity of zobo used isn’t enough to overpower.
That will work with Burger or Kilimanjaro’s grilled chicken.Yum yum!
You too like to dey enjoy life sha.
9jafoodie- I have a really really huge request please don’t say no. Can you possibly share the recipe and step by step procedure on how to make “Nigerian meatpie”? Please??? I tried with some other recipe but if it came out perfect I would have been making mouth. Thanks missy!
Ho Missy!! I made meatpie for a function less than 2 weeks ago, I didn’t document the process because i thought there are lots of recipes out there. okay, I will whip up something for you.
Can we also get hibiscus tea in Canada?
Not the prepared tea, but you should be able to get the leaves from your local African store.
You’ll also find it under the name of Fior de Jamaica in regular stores.
So good to have you here!! I love your blog.
9ja foods,pls before uising d hibiscus tea did u boil or soaked in warm water ,how did it been used in making of chapman,as for me i gernadine syrup thanks.
The hibiscus was already prepared (just like making zobo)
Hello Pls do I ave to add the bitters I want to make it for one of my church programs
no you dont have to