Andre Power is a multi-hyphenate in every sense of the word. He's a DJ, a producer, and a creative director. How does he make it all work? Well, he knows how to mix, of course.
Power learned that skill producing tracks he brings to life for Grand Marnier’s Grand Sessions. As you can see—and hear, and hey, almost taste—in the video above, the Grand Sessions are a series of live orchestral collaborations joining producers Andre Power and Siobhan Bell with a band. Together they mix up next level tracks before your eyes, embodying the smooth and sweet cognac-meets orange taste of Grand Marnier and its most summer sippin’ cocktail—the Grand Margarita.
Observe this episode of Grand Sessions to see Power conduct a live band to build his new track, "Sanctuary." With a chill groove, drums, soulful keys, sax, and a percussion garnish, the DJ says this new song is "definitely a summer track,"made for lounging by the pool with a Grand Marnier Grand Margarita.
"What I love most about producing is taking all these different elements and combining all these things," he says. "Seeing it all come together in this way was a Grand experience."
Sounds similar to mixing up a Grand Marnier Grand Margarita. Check out that recipe below and listen to the Red Ribbon Grand Sessions by Andre Power playlist here. Phew, the summer vibes are vibing.
Please enjoy Grand Marnier responsibly.
Red Ribbon Grand Sessions by Andre Power
How To Make the Grand Margarita
Ingredients:
0.75 PARTS Grand Marnier© Cordon Rouge
1.5 PARTS Tequila
0.75 PARTS Fresh lime juice
0.25 PARTS Agave nectar
– Lime wheel garnish & salt (optional)
How To Make it:
1. Fill a wide, shallow dish with 2-3 mm of fine salt.
2. Cut a lime in half at the width, and rub around half the rim of the margarita glass. Cut a thin, crosswise slice from one of the lime halves as a finishing garnish.
3. Holding glass upside down dip the wet rim delicately into the salt.
4. Pour the ingredients into a shaker, add ice to both the glass and the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain the drink into the glass, and place the garnish onto the rim.