Uploading to a Pro Mini without bootloader for instant start

I have a sketch that needs to start instantly (no bootloader) on a Pro Mini. I normally use a Sparkfun FTDI Basic to link to my PC running IDE for uploading but I’ve never previously needed an instant start.

How do I go about doing this? Can it be done with the FTDI or do I need to make an ISP?

A little late but you need to use ICSP.