First experiment with menthol crystals

**Janet** · 09-22-2008, 12:39 AM

OK, I finally got to my laboratory today. I mixed 1 tsp menthol crystals with 1 tsp 153 proof alcohol (Diesel). Stirred it a lot until the crystals disssolved. Then I added 1 tsp VG and 2 tsp Bickford's peppermint. Dripped it and WOW - great menthol hit. My sinuses are clear. The only thing is there was a little crackling sound. Don't know if it killed the battery or if it just needed a recharge. Anybody know how much liquid that has the viscosity of water or alcohol can you add to PG or VG base before it gets too runny to kill the battery? (Battery started blinking, but I don't think it's totally dead because it still lights up.) Anyway I'm recharging the battery and will try again later. In my experiment I added one part of the runny stuff to 3 parts of the thick stuff. I think I'm close, but I hope it didn't kill the battery.

**Janet** · 09-22-2008, 06:49 AM

Since I mixed up such a large quantity, I didn't want to throw it out. I added 2 more tsp of peppermint Bickford's and 1 tsp Creme-de-Menthe Bickford's. Works just fine - vapor production is good and I got no more crackling sound. Viscosity seems to be good and taste isn't bad, but I want to taste a little sweetness. I'm thinking of getting some liquid Stevia to add to this concoction. So now my proportions are 1 part runny stuff to 5 parts thick stuff.

**CaSHMeRe** · 09-22-2008, 06:50 AM

Janet ... Your experiments are hurting my head!!! LOL ... I'm going insane trying to keep track of what you are doing ... I figure, as long as it works, more power to ya! hehe

**Janet** · 09-22-2008, 07:08 AM

Cash, I sure don't want to make your head hurt! It sure is a lot easier and probably less expensive too if I would just buy a good mint/menthol e-liquid. It's just too fun playing though. I can't wait to try yours. Oh boy, another good package coming in the mail!

**CaSHMeRe** · 09-22-2008, 07:12 AM

LOL ...

Playing is the funnest part though, I must admit. The gratification felt when you make something good and to your liking is an awesome feeling !!!

I only made my own concoction once ... Scared the crap out of me when I got some on my hand and started having hott flashes/sweats. It didn't last long, but the taste and hit was intense!!!! LOL

**Janet** · 09-22-2008, 06:14 PM

My goodness Cash! What were you playing with?

**Brian S** · 09-22-2008, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by ChaoticMoira

I am a menthol JUNKY and I too think that nicotine is the easy part to quit compared to the menthol. I can't guarantee that I know what you are specifically looking for, but I just ordered a bottle of "Minty Menthol" from PureSmoker and I think it is really quite good. It even makes my water feel slightly cooler if I drink while vaping.

Good luck!

Received my menthol crystals today. Being cautious I placed 1 menthol crystal in about 1ml of e-juice. It did not dissolve but I didn't expect it to. I heated some water in the microwave and placed my drip bottle with the menthol crystal in it. After a minuit or so I removed it and shook the bottle. The crystal disolved. This step was important to me as I need all the nicotine I can get and didn't want to have to dilute my juice with alcohol and such to get my menthol kick. Dripped a couple of drops onto my atomizer and took a long hit.

Bingo. That is what I have been looking for. Seems the juices I have tried have been all about the mint flavoring and not the menthol. I can tell a definite difference in flavor and smoothness. The back of the throat hit on my juices usually chokes me if I draw too hard. Now I can take a really big hit like I used to with JC juice but it has FLAVOR. I'm dizzy right now I have been puffing so much

Brian

**Janet** · 09-24-2008, 07:57 PM

Brian's idea really makes sense, since you don't have to worry about getting too much thin liquid in your mix. If you dilute with alcohol, you have to be careful about getting the final mixture too thin. It also decreases the nic level. Also, if you find a tobacco flavor you like, you don't have to mess around with adding tobacco flavoring/essences. Just be careful and don't add too much menthol crystal. A little goes a long way. And if you use too much menthol, that's all you'll be able taste/sense. Althouh your sinuses will be very well cleared out!

**Brian S** · 09-24-2008, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Janet

Brian's idea really makes sense, since you don't have to worry about getting too much thin liquid in your mix. If you dilute with alcohol, you have to be careful about getting the final mixture too thin. It also decreases the nic level. Also, if you find a tobacco flavor you like, you don't have to mess around with adding tobacco flavoring/essences. Just be careful and don't add too much menthol crystal. A little goes a long way. And if you use too much menthol, that's all you'll be able taste/sense. Althouh your sinuses will be very well cleared out!

Thanks Janet. And your breath will stay minty fresh all day LOL. I mixed up a batch in a 10ml bottle using Jane's juice and put too much menthol in. Ended up cutting it by 50 percent with new juice three times before I got it down to something reasonable. It really really doesn't take mutch of this stuff to add flavor to juice. Mix a small amount and slowly add it to a bigger bottle while tast testing. Been at it three days with my mix and haven't had any atomizer problems. Threw all my oil based mint flavorings away and never bothered to try them. My only problem now is I smoke faster than my cart can recharge my atomizer so I have to keep switching atomizers LOL.

Brian

**Tumbleweed4829** · 09-25-2008, 12:52 AM

Thoguht I'd let ya'll know....I bought some Menthol premium liquid from Puresmoker and if anyone is looking for a good menthol liquid this is it. It is actually more minty than Jane's. It is Great!!!