Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 whole star anise*
• 2 teaspoons orange flower water**
• 6 large oranges
• Fresh mint sprigs
• *A brown star-shaped seed pod found at Asian markets and specialty food stores; nice as a garnish, but it should not be eaten.
• **A flavoring extract available at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.

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Instructions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange flower water. Cover; chill until cold. Discard anise. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
2. Using small knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges. Slice oranges crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Set in bowls. Spoon syrup over. Top with mint.