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Coconut-Mint Syrup.loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 ounce).

(2 ounces) white rum (such as Ten To One).Make the coconut-mint syrup.Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high.

Add mint leaves; boil until vibrant green, about 30 seconds.Immediately transfer to a large bowl filled with ice water.

Let mint leaves stand in ice bath until completely chilled, about 2 minutes.

Remove mint leaves from ice bath, and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; gently pat leaves dry.from time to time.

I often say that the friendship of my colleagues is perhaps the best part of my career as a cook.. Bill Smith.I often say that the friendship of my colleagues is perhaps the best part of my career as a cook.. — Bill Smith.

So about that shrimp.The first thing I did was to run home and make a batch.