There’s no such thing as a free drink, most of us learned that in the earliest moments of our 21st year on the planet (or earlier). But if you don’t mind some sponsored-style drinking, this comes pretty close: Head to Paratii Craft Bar in Ballard tonight, August 25 between 5 and 7pm to have a cocktail on Pernod-Ricard, parent company to Beefeater and Plymouth gins. Fine print: After the first 50 drinks, cocktails are $5 each.

If you can’t make it tonight, you’re in luck: This event will groundhog day itself on Saturday, August 27. What I mean is: Head to Paratti in Ballard on August 27 between 5 and 7pm to have a cocktail on Pernod-Ricard, parent company to Beefeater and Plymouth gins. Fine print: After the first 50 drinks, cocktails are $5 each.

Brand rep Andrew Bohrer will be on hand to answer all your burning English gin questions.