Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsThe LivelyCharles Le Bel, 'inspiration 1818' Recipe

Charles Le Bel, 'inspiration 1818' Recipe

Inspired by The Lively
Time12m
Serves3

Make Charles Le Bel, 'inspiration 1818' Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Champagne Cocktail Base

Method

Champagne Cocktail Base

  1. 1

    Build the spirit mix

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the cognac (0.25 cups), orange curaçao (1 tbs), fresh lemon juice (1 tbs) and simple syrup (1 tsp). Add the Angostura bitters (4 tsp).

  2. 2

    Chill and lightly dilute

    Add ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds to chill and lightly dilute the spirit mixture. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled mixing glass or directly into flutes, leaving about 2–3 tbsp worth of space for sparkling wine.

Assemble & Finish

  1. 3

    Top with Champagne

    Slowly top each prepared glass with chilled Brut Champagne (about 5 oz / 2/3 cup per serving). Pour gently down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon so the bubbles remain lively and the spirit mixture floats and integrates gracefully.

  2. 4

    Garnish

    Express an orange peel over the top of the glass to release its oils, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the flute. If using, add a candied or dehydrated orange slice on the rim. For a dramatic historic nod, very sparingly apply a tiny flake of edible gold leaf to the surface (use tweezers; less is more).

  3. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately while sparkling. Advise guests to sip slowly to enjoy the layered citrus, cognac warmth and bitters complexity against the crisp dryness of the Champagne.

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