What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top gangster seizing most of composer's drink (10)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PUCCIN (synonym="PUCCIN") in CAPO (synonym="the top Italian gangster") = CAPPUCCINO; definition: "drink" The answer is CAPPUCCINO.

Top gangster seizing most of composer's drink (10)

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