Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Spiced Orange Aperitif Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Bryan Gardner Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink An aromatic DIY syrup made with orange zest, fennel seeds, and star anise lends this pre-dinner drink its complex flavor. Ingredients 1 tablespoon Fennel-Orange Syrup 2 ounces vodka, chilled 3 ounces fresh orange juice, plus orange slice for serving 1 ounce fresh lemon juice Directions Combine syrup, vodka, and orange and lemon juices. Pour over crushed ice, and serve with an orange slice. Rate it Print