Fennel Martini

• 2 1/2 ounces Fennel Vodka, recipe follows
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Fennel fronds, for garnish, optional
• 2 cups vodka
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 cup fennel fronds and stems, roughly chopped

1. Add the fennel vodka, orange juice and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Place the top on the shaker and shake for 1 minute.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
4. Serve garnished with a fennel frond floating on top.
5. In a Mason jar, combine the vodka, fennel seeds and fennel tops.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week.
7. Strain, then store in the refrigerator.

vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice, bitters, fennel, vodka, fennel seed, fennel

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/fennel-martini.html (may not work)