One-Armed Bandit

New and delicious "Russiata"

Many of you may know that I, Kikko, recently underwent surgery to operate on her elbow. I had cubital tunnel surgery, a situation where the ulnar nerve kept moving back-and-forth over my elbow, causing irritation and inflammation. (If you so choose to be educated in this matter, here is a link). Resting would be the most conservative option, not using the arm much and keeping in a straight position, but that's impossible when my livelihood depends on my hands and its functions. The doctor stated that surgery is an option, where they relocate the nerve so that it doesn't move between the elbow and will lessen the inflammation. Being young and impatient and with a hands-on career, I opted for the surgery. Both of my arms are affected by this syndrome, but I only operated on my left elbow, my weaker arm, and to assess whether its worth risking my good hand in the future. Plus, if I had done both at the same time, I would've really looked like Frankenstein (not that I don't already).

Counting down the days!!

I've never been in a cast before. As a child, I grew up with scrapes and bruises, and occasional stitches in the mouth (another story for later), but was blessed to never had broken a bone. I was in a boot for a couple of weeks, but that was removable. This time, I have a splint from my upper arm to my forearm, and dressing holding everything but my shoulder and fingers immobile. Now you have an image of me trying to type this blog post, all awkward and slow. Might as well be typing on a type writer. But, the good news is, my woes will be over after  this Friday when they remove the dressing, and stitches, and start me on therapy. Until then, I am succumbed to one-armed activities. Good thing drinking is one of them!

So to make this week go by quicker, I tried to think of a recipe that was so easy you could make it with one hand. Hopefully, no one will ever have to go through this misery, but if you do, you can have comfort in knowing you can, at least, make one thing while you're cast-ed. And hey, it's gluten-free*!

*If you have severe celiacs disease and/or have spoken to your doctor, opt out Kahlua as it may contain traces of gluten from the wheat based alcohol it uses.




"Russiata"  makes 2 drink

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Rumchata (mix of Rum and Mexican drink Horchata)
1.5 oz Favorite Vanilla Whip Vodka
1.5 oz Kahlua
4 oz Milk
Ice Cubes
Shaker
Cocoa powder for decoration
Cinnamon for decoration
Martini Glasses

MOP
- Pour all the ingredients into the shaker. Shake until the mixture is cold and frothy

- Dust cocoa powder on a plate or sheet tray. Wet the rim of the martini glasses. Dip onto the cocoa powder. Pour your drink into the glass. dust lightly with cinnamon.

-Enjoy!!