The Legend of John Rosselli: The Handsome Gangster of Charm and Cunning
Listen up, wise guys and dames, ’cause I’m gonna tell you about one legendary fella that made the streets tremble – John Rosselli, the Handsome Gangster. This cat had it all – charm that could melt steel and brains sharper than a switchblade.
Born in the Old Country, Rosselli’s fam crossed the pond, hoping to hit the jackpot in the land of dreams – America. And boy, did he find his fortune, but not in some 9-to-5 gig, nah. He rolled the dice in the underworld, and Lady Luck smiled right back at him.
Starting small, he hustled his way up the ladder like a slick snake slithering through the grass. It didn’t take long for the big shots to take notice of this smooth operator. He became a made man in the notorious Chicago Outfit, earning respect and trust with every move he made.
But Rosselli wasn’t just content with ruling the Windy City. No sir, he had grander ambitions – the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood hills. He rubbed elbows with the A-listers, making sure La La Land knew who was pulling the strings. Rumors had it he had a hand in bankrolling the Rat Pack, making him the puppet master behind the scenes.
As he rose to the top, his reach extended far and wide. He had connections overseas, running the show in international heists that made him a force to be reckoned with. Some said he had his fingers in more pies than he could count, and nobody dared cross him without paying the price.
The bulls were always on his tail, trying to pin something on him, but Rosselli was no dummy. He knew how to dance the dance, slipping away like a ghost when trouble came knocking. And when deals went down, he played his cards close to the vest, never revealing his hand until the right moment.
But all good stories got an ending, see? In ’76, they found Rosselli sleeping with the fishes, his lifeless body packed in an oil drum. Some say he had too many enemies, others claim it was a setup from within. Either way, the Handsome Gangster took his last bow, leaving behind a legacy that’ll echo through the ages.
So remember, in the world of the wiseguys, there was only one John Rosselli – a man with the charm of a Casanova and the brains of a mastermind. And even though he’s gone, his name still rings through the concrete canyons as a legend of the streets.
EL DIABLO
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila
1/2 oz. creme de cassis
1/2 oz. lime juice
4 oz. ginger beer (to top)
HOW TO MAKE:
Add ingredients to a shaker filled with ice
Shake
Strain into a Collins Glass filled with ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Enjoy!
GLASS: Collins Glass
GARNISH: A Lime wedge on the edge will do the trick