INW Cherries = SSA JUICY CHERRIES @ 1%

This tastes GOOD right off the shake!
This was an impulsive mix, first version, off the top of my head that tastes pretty damn good!

It kinda tastes like you put a red, a yellow and two pink chews in your mouth at the same time and got real busy in the chewing department..

It's a fun mix, interesting how you can pick up on the different notes at different times. It's got a nice texture, it's soft and pink and slightly chewy, the cherry and strawberry are somewhat combined and sit atop the "chew" base and towards the second part of the exhale the citrus notes come through, they are a nice mix together - lemon lime and orange. The apple I can taste more after the exhale.

This sounds complicated and I wasn't sure how this would turn out to be honest but I am really enjoying this and it's a wonderful candy vape without being way overpowering and in your face. This is really interesting how these flavours play off each other. SSA Juicy cherry is really nice in this mix. This flavour would pair so well with coconut.

If you've got these flavours, give this a mix and tell me what you can taste! This is a fun and fruity mix for sure!

Super Sweet is totally optional, for reference, I added it at 1% like I do with most candy or soda recipes, but you can add less, or more, if thats your thang. Enjoy :)

Update: After 1 day steep the citrus notes are more prominent over the pink notes and I may try and balance this out, this mix continues to surprise me!

It's a green apple gummy - thick, chewy, sweet and extra juicy - but sitting on a white base like a strawberries and cream would - no one came here for cream today though right - It's time for thee apples:

I like to add CAP/PUR Super Sweet 0.5-1% in candy recipes
I have mostly mixed this with WS-23 @ 1% as the weather warms up (in Australia at least)
Personally, I think this needs some SS @ 0.5% to feel like a true gummy candy, but it's DIY so go for it and add both, or don't and add neither if you prefer!

Quick Notes:

TFA Apple (Tart Green):
Adds a bright and sweet top note with only a hint of peel at 1.5% but enough to bring some authenticity to the mix

FLV Granny Smith:
No off-notes are present at 1.5% and this is an awesome green apple. "A really sweet, crisp, mostly natural green apple. It’s just a little bit candied. Fairly harsh. A bit dry, not very juicy."

FLV Sour Apple:
This one boosts the Apple Gummy flavour and adds some bite to the mix. I couldn't take WF Apple gummy any higher without getting soapy off-notes. The sour apple is candied but pretty soft.

FLV Red Apple:
Tones down sharp notes and adds some depth to the mix, even at 0.5%. A very authentic red apple.

CAP Fuji Apple:
Fills in the dryness of the FLV Apples and adds some sweetness while just tying everything together perfectly with it's apple juiciness.
Really good and fresh this one..

WF Apple gummy
Is a good gummy flavour at 1% but is used low because I would get soapy off-notes any higher. I have attempted to boost it here with FLV sour apple.

FLV Cream
The apple gummies I was going for are little green, apple-shaped gummies with a white base (like a strawberries and cream) but do you think I could find a picture of them online? Nope! That is the reason for the FLV Cream. It adds a smoothness without imparting too much cream flavour. I feel it works here but I am yet to try it without it - I think you could skip it if you wanted just a straight up apple gummy with no cream but it's not that noticeable anyway!

I made many versions after this mix but I kept coming back to this so it was just lucky I had scribbled the percentages down somewhere!

Let me know what you think if you mix it up. Subs should be ok in here for the fuji, I like the juiciness of CAP's though, and if you don't have the cream just drop it :) Sing out if you need help with subs. No probs. Peace fam!

First mix of an alternate version using more modern flavours, dropping the cotton candy, using sour flavours vs. sour additives. Still the same concept but is so far a big improvement while staying true to the profile.

Add Super Sweet 0.5-1% to your liking, adjust the -23 and drop the sour lemon slightly if you prefer. I like it like this, lemon forward, bit of a fizz, a more complete raspberry, more saturation with less total flavour percentage. Let me know what you think, especially if you mixed the first one up. Side by side, I like this one at least 5x better! Enjoy :)

P.S. SA Framboise = Raspberry

These are two of my new favourite raspberry flavours, the WF shines through on a pod system as well

Originally mixed at a ratio of 20:80/PG:VG
Tested on a dotRDA, Quad 28g twisted, flattened wire by Badazd, ~0.2Ω, 21700 mech mod

This is the first recipe I've made that I can actually taste on my dotAIO with the dotShell installed, maybe now that thing will get some use. This is a pretty straightforward recipe and only the first version of it, feel free to play around with the %'s of those dark sweeteners and see what works, the toffee comes through quite well at 1%, I would like to see some more of that butterscotch though. I suppose it all depends on the device you use it on too. I haven't been able to taste anything on this pod, I'm more of an RDA lover myself :) Please reduce the SS if you wish, all the percentages are high because pods.

Give this a week to steep for best results. It's possible to SNV it but I think the custard really starts to fill out and combine with the darker flavours by day 5 (and the toffee settles down) TPA VC2 is top notch custard indeed!

I'm a new mixer, started in April, only just started playing with some MTL stuff and any feedback is appreciated so I can improve my mixing skills. I swore I'd never get a dotAIO but when the hype still hadn't died down I figured I'd get one for when dripping isn't practical, ya know :)

SWEET & TART LEMONS
on the inhale...
FEEL dat FIZZZZZ
and then..
EXHALE...JUICY RASPBERRIES...
and bask in the joy of a lingering sweetness...

✔︎ Ideal Steep Time: 3-5 Days

✔︎ Original Mix Ratio: VG:PG 80:20

I know, I know, there's 18.5% total flavouring here which is a lot to work with, right? And yes, I am aware of what year we are in. But you remember ID10-T's 'Viserion' (the iced blueberry?) - which has something like 19% - and yet, here you are having survived long enough to make it to here. Remember this, my good friends, before you discount this recipe.
Plus, it's 80:20 and just look at those additives... I can assure you there were many trials and countless errors along the way. This recipe would not get to see the light of day if I wasn't ok with where it's at.

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Since age 16 I have always drank sugar-free drinks whenever I can. Yes that's me, the one ordering the big mac, large fries, chocolate sundae and a diet coke. I don't have anything against sugar (anymore) but it's just one of the unnecessary habits I've kept alive over the years.

Present day now and these "limited edition" cans of "V" energy drink (Australia) appeared and I fell in love with the flavour. Yep, SUGAR AND ALL. Twenty-something grams per 250ml can in this stuff. Suddenly, it was not so important to go sugar-free.

I'm studying from home in lockdown so you see, these are like delicious little "cans of motivation" on the days when I just can't be bothered going to my zoom class for hours on end.

Point is, I'd been drinking WAY way too many of these and basically inhaling sugar by the pound so I figured, why don't I turn this into a VAPE JUICE?

And so I did.

I was experimenting and didn't think this was any good at first so I didn't note the recipe (idiot) but after a few days steep it was right on. I have tried to recreate it as best I can and this is where I'm at. Sweet-tooths (teeth(s)?) of the world, rejoice.

TL;DR: I made an energy drink vape juice

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◦ LB Pink Lemonade ◦
Is effectively the foundation of the recipe, starting us in the right direction and used as a base to work on. It has a nice "pinkness" to it (perhaps a little strawberry in there) that sits underneath the raspberries and lemons we're about to add.

◦ INW Lemons Kick ◦
It's sahhh fizzy.. Get on this! It has an amazing ability to produce the FIZZ of a carbonated drink. It has a lemonade type vibe to it which is why it's here, working as an energy drink instead of using actual "Energy Drink" flavours.

◦ CAP Juicy Lemon / TPA Sour ◦
Juicy Lemon brings the JUICY LEMON. It's perfect in recreating the lemon in the actual drink. It's too sweet to be totally realistic but too realistic to be candied and is here for its vibrant and zesty lemon flavour.

◦ TPA Raspberry (Sweet) / INW Shisha Raspberry / CAP Raspberry V2 ◦
I've mixed up the raspberries here. This is based on ID10T's raspberry trinity and I tried it but it's just not the right fit here. I used INW Shisha as I find it to be a bit more syrupy than Raspberry (Malina). I used CAP Raspberry (v2) over FA's Raz (Berryl) because it's brighter, sweeter and the FA offering was just a tad too realistic and earthy in an energy drink.

◦ CAP SS / TPA Cotton Candy (10% EM) ◦
Originally, I used FLV Sweetness but CAP is the better option here I feel. The CC seem to enhance the overall flavour saturation and lift up the raspberries a little while the SS brings the typical fizzy drink or soda-type sweetness. I ended up @ 1% SS but thought that might end up too sweet for some.

◦ WS-23 ◦
You can omit this but it seems to work better with it. I really like my WS-23 and I added it at 1.5%. I see closer to 1% or less in other recipes so I've added it lower for this reason and becasue it has a tendency to mute the flavours at higher percentages on some devices. Please add in line with your preferences :)

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◦ Sub CAP Juicy Lemon with JF or any other sweet, tart, juicy & fairly realistic lemon. Something I haven't yet tried is VT's Sour Lemon. I've got that coming in this week and will see how well this subs in place of both CAP and TPA Sour.

◦ You could sub INW Shisha Raspberry with INW Raspberry (Malina)

◦ Sub brands with additives used here e.g. CC, SS, Sour, WS-23, just double check your %'s :)

I try to list subs where I can so if I haven't recommended one it's probably because
a)I haven't tried it, tested it, or maybe even tasted it!
b) There isn't one (or) I just haven't heard of it, or
c) It's taken me some time to find the flavours I REALLY enjoy and either the flavour is essential to the recipe &/or there's no valid reason in existence you should ever sub this and you really should just get it.
I'm only human.. tell me where there's ones I've missed.

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I'm relatively new to this and want to learn more, feedback/comments are always welcome!

Lastly, just in case you use both (ELR) and (ATF) for different reasons like I do, Here's the link to the same recipe over there:
https://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/3696492/Pizzy%20%26amp;%20Fink%20%F0%9F%8D%87%F0%9F%8D%8B%20%7C%20A%20Sour%20Raspberry%20Lemonade%20Inspired%20by%20V%20Energy

If you mix this up, or some variation of it, please drop a comment &/or review below and let us know how it went!

Please Note:
I used Frandy (FRA) Mango v2 @ 3.75% and I have no idea what FP Mango Mamba tastes like. I just chose a strange concentrate's name to take the place of the ACTUAL strange concentrate I used since it's another one ATF don't list. Get FRA Mango v2. It's a banger on it's own. And I'd know!

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This was originally a quick mix to test some new flavours (DIY-EJ Mangoes are excellent BTW) but it turned out to be one I REALLY enjoyed, I even decided it was worthy of being my first shared recipe. I remade it with some more accessible Mango flavours and the result is better than the original! I also played with apricots and peaches, but the mango really shines on it's own here.

Ya'll reading this better get your hands on Frandy Mango v2 (its a banger) in the meantime!

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∙ FRA Mango v2 / FE Mango / FLV Mango ∙

We're going for a bright and juicy mango here, ripe, juicy, bright & sweet. We've essentially built a Mango sandwich with FE Mango (A.K.A SC Mango) in the middle. FE Mango @ 1.5% is bringing much of the body and juicy thickness, it is a realistic, sweet and bright mango. We have FLV Mango supporting the base, bringing just a touch of deeper, thicker, dark & ripe aspect but just a touch.
Sitting on top and cascading over all we have FRA Mango v2 which is bright and juicy and sweet without being candied. It's a wonderful juicy mango and brings all the top notes plus adds a great bright mango flavour on the exhale.
It should be noted that FE Mango is a great flavour off the shake but is prone to fading over time. However, in this mix I have found the mango has lasted til the end.

∙ NR Smooth Cream/NR Vanilla Milkshake/FW Vanilla Bean Ice Cream ∙

As noted, I was mixing up some new flavours. When I first mixed it, my intention was to build a sweet, creamy base for the mango to sit upon, but what you're actually getting here is a full on fresh mango with a creamy base that is very much in the background. NR Smooth Cream adds a creamy mouthfeel without imparting any dairy notes @ 1%. NR Vanilla Milkshake and FW Vanilla Bean Ice Cream are used to bring a thicker body and creamy mouthfeel, as well as a slight touch of vanilla that plays well with the next ingredient.

∙ WF African Horned Cucumber ∙

This mix has a refreshing twist with the sweet, juicy, almost minty flavour of WF African Horned Cucumber. This is essential and is worth getting if you enjoy juicy fruit mixes! It's function here is similar to how some mixers will use INW Cactus low to add juiciness. Unfortunately, my tastebuds don't much care at all for the humble cactus and so finding this concentrate has been great for me. I love the juiciness and flavour it brings at 0.5% without overshadowing the Mango.

∙ CAP Super Sweet / WS-23 (Coolant) ∙
Mangoes are a sweet and full-flavoured fruit which is why I added SS @ 0.5% but you're of course free to tweak the % or omit it completely and the same goes for WS-23. This is the highest % I've added WS-23 and it's on par with the fruity Malaysian juices which inspired this recipe. You can reduce it to 1%, or even 0.5% if you prefer, I haven't tried this recipe without it.

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These are just suggestions for potential subs, drop a comment with what works for you

∙ NR Smooth Cream 1.5% → TPA Whipped Cream 1.5%
∙ FW VBIC → Your preferred VBIC concentrate (LB, FA, TPA, CAP...)
∙ NR Vanilla Milkshake → Increase FW VBIC or other VBIC

The reasons for not recommending a sub for FRA Mango V2 is it's taken me a while on this mission for mangoes to find ones I really enjoy. These are just the ones that work for me (but sub where you need!) Plus, it's the best mango concentrate I've tried and I have about 30 I think so it may well be worth getting it from BLCK flavour if you can and you enjoy a great-tasting juicy mango on the in- and the ex-hale.

DIY is all about customisation. This recipe can be used as a building block and you can change anything from the VG:PG ratio, to the %'s of Sweetener or WS-23 in your mix, or even sub flavours when you have to.

It's true, it won't be exactly the same, but just do what works best for you and if you do mix this up (or some variation of it) I hope you enjoy it.

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I'm relatively new to this and want to learn more, feedback/comments are always welcome! All I ask is that we keep it respectful - I'm learning too ;)

I you use ELR & ATF both for different reasons like I do, here's the link to the same recipe on ELR:
https://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/3670078/Bootylicious%20Mango%20%28Malaysian%20Mango%20v2.1%29

Please Note:
SA BANANE BONBON is in the place of SA CANDY MILK BANANA a.k.a. SA Candy'Milk Banane and is available at Rainbow Vapes (UK) and NomNomz (as SA Banana Milk)

✔︎ SNV Approved

✔︎ Ideal Steep Time: 1-3 Days

✔︎ Original Mix Ratio: VG:PG 80:20

This is exciting for me - Banana Ice Cream is one of the profiles that motivated me to start DIY in the first place - I've also been working on my own banana milk for a good couple of months now and after mixing up countless versions and variations, it just so happened that I stumbled upon this gem one lucky night.

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Once upon a time... Yesterday arvo, actually - I was messing with some hypothetical flavours for an oatmeal cookie. Next, what happened is SolubArome Candy Milk Banana fell off the shelf and into my hands. Just like that.

Since I'd actually been meaning to try this for a while, it was only natural that I take a good whiff of it, right? Right.

I more-than-half expected to smell the same, old and boring 'Oh yeah, "Banana cream" you get with TPA or LA but to my surprise, I inhaled the smell of a smooth banana (candy) and a sweet, dairy/milky goodness. I sat it down in a spot so I'd remember to SFT it sometime over the next few days..

A few hours later though and I'm doing a sneaky SFT before bed to judge this one's potential.
OH, it's good. But it's just missing something...

Obviously, I just had to throw a few flavours at it to really judge this o...
HOLY MOTHER! I've cracked it! It just came together when I should have been in bed. I'm so glad I wasn't and now so are my tastebuds!

You be the judge though. I've gone through my whole tester and a second bottle already. I stopped tasting all my testers to keep vaping this, that's when I know I've done well.

I think it might be alright this one... but you be the judge! How have I done?

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∙ SA Candy Milk Banana ∙ (aka Candy'Milk Banane/Banana Milk) ∙

On it's own it tastes like a lighter version of TPA Banana Cream but with much more focus on the dairy/milk notes. It's got PROPER milk notes too like FA Milk or OOO Cream (Milky Undertones) and it's nice and smooth and sweet. I only SFT'd this up to 5% and it's on the less-concentrated side similar to other SA flavours. You could probably push it higher but I preferred to build on it in this recipe instead.

∙ NR Banana Milkshake ∙

Brings a thick, creaminess and some banana nuances but is mostly all mouthfeel and light on flavour IMO. However the role it plays here is important as it does a great job at filling in, filling out and building up SA Candy Milk Banana. They just work together.

∙ LA Banana Cream ∙

Is at 1.25% to boost the sweet banana-ness and does a better job than TPA's version at cutting through the creams to sit on top of the profile. You can sub with TPA BC if necessary though, adjusting for strength.

∙ OOO Cream (Milky undertones) / VT Love / WF Vanilla Cream Extra ∙

OOO is so good at making you feel like you're vaping a milk flavour and I used it to enhance the milky notes in SA as to not let it get buried under the creams. VT Love is a sweet, milky almost white chocolate type flavour and isn't too heavy but brings a beautiful, sweet flavour without any vanilla and I love this concentrate. WF VCE is here as it adds a fullness to the creams that only WF creams can! It's just here for mouthfeel and maximum greatness tbh.

∙ CAP Super Sweet / WS-23 (Coolant) ∙

CAP SS @ 1% is twice what I'd normally use but it works here because banana milk is SO SWEET - but feel free to reduce it if you like!

I love WS-23 and also tried mixing this up with it @0.75-1.0% it's really enjoyable but best after a 2 day steep I found.

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Where can I get the flavours?
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I understand that not all flavours are easily accessible to all the mixers out there & for that reason I'd like to note where I bought my flavours and/or an appropriate sub .

There is a fairly good range of concentrates available in AUS now, but I'm always importing the flavours I can't get here. I mostly order from UK-based stores - the UK seem to have the most affordable postage, even for small orders.

I often find obscure flavours that are equally as good as the popular ones & IMO are just as worthy of a spot in my collection & sometimes even more-so.

So here's where you can get these hidden gems:

∙ SA Candy Banana Milk
🇬🇧 Rainbow Vapes & 🇬🇧 NomNomz (as SA Banana Milk)

∙ NR Banana Milkshake
🇦🇺Flavour World

∙ OOO Cream (Milky Undertones)
🇬🇧NomNomz (UK)

∙ VT Love
🇦🇺Vape Train & 🇬🇧Chef's Flavours

The rest will be available at any good store! :)

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I couldn't recommend subbing any of the flavours and these flavours are all worth having in your toolbox but if you can't get OOO you could try using FA Milk.

I try to list subs where I can so if I haven't recommended one it's probably because
a)I haven't tried it, tested it, or maybe even tasted it!
b) There isn't one (or) I just haven't heard of it, or
c) It's taken me some time to find the flavours I REALLY enjoy and either the flavour is essential to the recipe &/or there's no valid reason in existence you should ever sub this and you really should just get it

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I'm relatively new to this and want to learn more, feedback/comments are always welcome!

Lastly, just in case you use both (ELR) and (ATF) for different reasons like I do, Here's the link to the same recipe over there:
https://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/3688588/NesQuik+Banana+Milk+%257C+I+CRACKED+BANANA+MILK

If you mix this up, or some variation of it, please drop a comment &/or review below and let us know how it went!