KEY POINTS:
Serves 6
MINT JULEP
Per person:
3 oz Bourbon
1 Tbs sugar syrup
Water
cup mint leaves
1/2 cup crushed ice
PRAWNS
24 prawns
1 Tbs olive oil, plus 1 Tbs extra
1 red banana chilli, thinly sliced
1 Tbs chilli sauce
Juice of two limes
2 Tbs sesame seeds
Sea salt
Mint leaves to garnish
1. Crush the mint leaves in the bottom of each glass then add the crushed ice.
2. Add the sugar syrup and 1 tablespoon of water. Add the bourbon and stir gently until the glass frosts, garnish with fresh mint.
3. In a hot pan, cook the prawns in olive oil until they become pink. Toast the sesame seeds.
4. When cool, carefully peel the prawns and return to a hot pan with the extra olive oil, chilli, chilli sauce, lime juice and sesame seeds. Toss the prawns to cover with the sauce then remove from the heat. Season and garnish with a little finely shredded mint if desired.
