"Meet the 'Capone': A Cocktail Fit for a Kingpin. Al Capone's notorious bootlegging empire may have been dismantled, but his legacy lives on in the world of mixology. The 'Capone', a classic gin cocktail, is a nod to the infamous Chicago gangster's love of fine spirits. Made with gin, dry vermouth, and a splash of lemon, this refreshing drink is said to have been a favorite of Capone's during the height of Prohibition. But what's behind the connection between this drink and the man who once ruled the underworld of Chicago?"
Al Capone ran a bootlegging empire during Prohibition, so it makes sense that this flavorful gin cocktail is associated with the infamous mobster.
