However, the new-like side had crashed out of Europe before Stokes signed up, while Rangers will kick off their Champions League campaign at Old Trafford next week.
Stokes passed up a chance to put the home side ahead after 23 minutes but he miss-hit his shot from the penalty spot and it trundled just a few yards, allowing Mark Reynolds to clear.
Ledley and Stokes both had efforts blocked in an almighty scramble within the United area as the home side desperately tried to stay in the game before half-time.
The game came to life in the final 10 minutes, with Samaras just failing to reach a Stokes cross across the face of goal and a Juarez header striking the face of the Edinburgh side's crossbar.