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Strain Analysis: Pink Lemonade

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Cultivar Dossier

Pink Lemonade

A sweet-tart, citrus-berry hybrid with a cheerful onset and tranquil finish — the cannabis equivalent of sipping a chilled glass of pink lemonade at sunset.

Type

Balanced Hybrid

Flavor Tags

Berry · Lemon Peel · Herbal

Top Terps

Limonene • Myrcene • Caryophyllene

Abstract

Pink Lemonade offers a playful yet calming hybrid experience, balancing bright citrus uplift with a gentle body fade. Its appeal lies in a duality: lively berry-lemon aromatics with a grounding undertone of earth and herbs. This combination makes it a reliable choice for daytime relaxation or winding down without sedation.

Historical Provenance

Mid 2010s: Gains traction in West Coast shops for its candy-like nose and bright fruit notes.
2020s: Becomes a “summer strain” archetype, marketed for its uplifting social buzz and photogenic bag appeal.
Today: Known less for rare genetics and more as a flavor-driven staple — a reminder that effect + palate pairing is its selling point.

Provenance Score

Lightly Documented

Sticky Insight: Pink Lemonade is “palate-first cannabis.” Its reputation is built on flavor and mood-lift more than rarity or potency.

Terpene Fingerprint & Effects

Limonene Citrus zest, lemonade

Provides cheerful, mood-brightening uplift and aroma recognition.

Myrcene Earthy, herbal

Adds grounding, helping the cultivar avoid being “too racy.”

Caryophyllene Pepper, spice

Adds subtle body calm; the “evening porch” quality of this cultivar.

COA Snapshot

Total THC: ~17–21%

Top Terps: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene

Safety: PASS (verify batch COA)

Effects Timeline

Onset (0–10m)
Peak (20–60m)
Come-down (60–100m)

Curated Pairings & Setting

Match the sweet-tart profile with bright, refreshing contexts.

Activity

Picnics, casual hangs, afternoon creativity.

Auditory

Acoustic sets, indie pop, breezy jazz.

Palate

Berry tarts, lemonade spritzers, grilled peaches.

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