Cruising into the warm, basking months of summer, we tend to gravitate toward flower that recalibrates our vibe with a boost of energy.
Whether it’s a tip of the visor to the legendary golfer or a raise of the glass to the alcohol-free mixed mocktail of the same name, the Arnold Palmer effortlessly reaches the pin in a single shot.
Bred and cultivated by Cream of the Crop Gardens in the company’s Santa Rosa-based indoor facility, Arnold Palmer is a cross of Cheetah Piss Bx1 x Lemonade that fills the air with bright citrus, floral hints of rose petal, and a slightly savory herbaceous low end. The aromas layer themselves not unlike the lemonade and the iced tea in the Arnold Palmer drink before you mix it with a stir of the straw.
As an overall experience, the Arnold Palmer connects with a satisfying ping. The jar appeal and aroma are spot on, it breaks up easily, and it smokes smoothly without losing its terpene profile in the process, ending with an uplifting effect.
Coming from a company that spans California – COTC was founded in San Diego in the pre-recreational days by friends Dustin Milner and Scott Raquiza, and is now headquartered in Riverside with cultivation and production in NorCal – the Arnold Palmer comes by its sunny disposition honestly.
Reach for a jar full of the tightly stacked, frosted nugs next time you’re on the way to the golf course. Or simply on your back patio, with a glassful of lemonade and iced tea.
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This article was originally published in the June 2024 issue of California Leaf.
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