The Bitter Truth

I know, I'm punny. But this is a link to a great article about cocktail bitters - all kinds! Artichoke bitters, celery bitters, Peychaud's bitters, and the usual orange Angostura bitters. Also with several intriguing recipes. Article is called When Bitter Is Good, by Jen Karetnick.

Is it pretentious and old-fashioned, or is it interesting and old-fashioned? I'm still deciding, but I do like bitters and bitters-heavy cocktails. Below is an example of a cocktail that would go well with either Steam Punk or the American West. I can't decide.

The Ninth Ward
Serves 1

Created by Brother Cleve

Ingredients:
1-1/2 ounces Bulleit Bourbon
1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
3/4 ounce Fee Brothers Falernum Syrup (substitute Orgeat Syrup)
3/4 ounce lime juice
2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Directions:
Shake all ingredients with cracked ice and strain into a 5-ounce martini glass.
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Also, there's an orange-infused Scotch whisky called Orangerie. Made from single-malt and the hand-zested peel of Navalino oranges. For drinking in cold weather, they say. Sounds like dessert.