DIY Must-Have Staples

[Necrospecter]

Let me know how it turns out @Necrospecter ! I'm still hoping I can make my margarita a bit "salty." LOL.

Anna

I have been trying to find out how to add salt to things other than using salted caramel I know this will not do it but am interested to see what happens I do wonder if adding a flake or two of kosher salt would be back

 

[Letitia]

and now I feel like we are playing Just the Tip with saline

Yeah after reading @IDJoel post it's on my shopping list too.

 

[Letitia]

Have been comparing my lemons the last two days and my must haves are narrowed down to:
FA lemon Sicily for tart clear lemon
FE lemon for a good stable candy lemon
JF lemon for a sweet thicker lemon
Fa lemonade cookie for a lovely lemon meringue note
Cap juicy lemon for a good lemonade base to build on
Still want to try JF juicy lemon.

 

[Necrospecter]

MMM I need to get back to work on my Lemon Custard.

 

[Letitia]

MMM I need to get back to work on my Lemon Custard.

I did adapt @dobroeutro lemon cookie to mix. Now that I've tasted the new lemons in my stash I'll be mixing up some lemon goodies today.

 

[madstabber]

My staple flavor is Purilum sweet tobacco it’s super duper delicious.
My previous staple that I used constantly over the last couple years was TFA RY4 double. I still have lots I just don’t use it much right now.

 

[Letitia]

My staple flavor is Purilum sweet tobacco it’s super duper delicious.
My previous staple that I used constantly over the last couple years was TFA RY4 double. I still have lots I just don’t use it much right now.

I mixed Meg some ST with the FW BS Ripple and she's hooked.

 

[sk25411]

FA Soho, after a proper steep, has become one of my favs.

FW butterscotch ripple is amazing and versatile. Goes great with tobaccos, pistachios, butter pecan, vanilla custard, other creams, etc. love it!

 

[sk25411]

I mixed Meg some ST with the FW BS Ripple and she's hooked.

Glad you enjoy that one! One of the original bottles I made of that a few months ago found it’s way into my tank, and it’s REALLY good after a long steep.

Luckily I have 260ml that have been sitting in my work locker for a while. The juice is considerably darker now, but still not bad on coils!

 

[Letitia]

My latest must have is INW pitaya df. Lovely flavor that will be useful in floral mixes. Completely different from Fa dragon fruit.

 

[Mixalott]

So I have seen the great thread on how to start mixing, but there is nothing on staples. I know taste is subjective but there are always staples. I have seen a few posts here and there about of if you mix baked good juices then you should have this it has so many uses. What do flavors do you have to keep around?

AP (Tpa), Canadian Virginian (SM), Holy Holy Grail Ry4 (DIYFS) Holy Vanilla (DIYFS), Caramel "Original" (TPA), Caramel Candy (TPA), Vanilla Shisha (INW), Strawberry Shisha (INW), Hazelnut (FW), Graham Cracker Clear (TPA), Cheesecake "Graham Crust" (TPA), Kentucky Blend (FLV), Red Burley (FLV), Almond (FA), Rich Cinnamon (FLV), Yes we Cheesecake (INW), Bavarian Cream (TPA), Vienna Cream (FA), Cream Fresh (FA), Milk (FA), Cream "milky undertones" (OOO), French Vanilla Ice cream (HS), Pistachio (TPA), Oatmeal Cookie (RF SC), New york Cheesecake (CAP), Malted Milk (TPA), Sugar Cookie (CAP), Butter (FA), Custard (FA), Vanilla Custard V1 (CAP), Custard (INW), Cream Cheese icing (LA), Cranberry (FLV), Wild Melon (FLV), Watermelon (Delosi), Red Summer (FA), Sweet Strawberry (CAP), Strawberry Ripe (TPA), Alpine Strawberry (FLV), Strawberry Gelato (RF SC), Red Touch (FA), Native Tobacco (FLV), Red USA Mix (HS), Apple Mix (HS), Biscuit (INW), Boysenberry (FLV), Butter cream (CAP), Butter (TPA), Butterscotch "Natural" (FW), Butterscotch Ripple (FW), Yellow Cake (FW), Caramel (FA), Cheesecake (LA), Chocolate Brownie (CAP), Dragon Fruit (TPA), Cactus (INW), Fuji Apple (FA) Apple Shisha (INW), Vanilla Ice cream (LB), Vanilla Bean Ice cream (TPA), Lemon Meringue Pie (CAP), Juicy Lemon (JF), Lemon (FE), Lemon sicily (FA), Florida Key Lime (FA), Lime Tahity cold pressed (FA), Mango (FLV) Sweet Mango (CAP), Marshmallow (FA), Marshmallow (TPA), Cotton Candy EM (TPA), Toasted Marshmallow (TPA), Menthol, WS-23, Sweetness (FLV) Super sweet (CAP), Meringue (FA), Milk & Honey (FLV), Milk Condensed (FA), White Peach (FA), Pear (INW), Persian Lime (VTA), Soho (FA), Lucky Shot (OSDIY), Ry4 Double (TPA), Sweet Coconut (FLV), Sweet Rice (FE), Sweet Tea (TPA), Toasted Almond (CAP), Vanilla Cupcake (TPA), Vanilla Pudding (FLV), Vanilla Swirl (TPA), Vanilla Tahity (FA), Walnut (FA) Whipped Cream (TPA), Zeppola. (These are the ones that I always restock and never let myself run out of).

 

[Letitia]

Persian Lime (VTA)

How's the fade on that lime? Have heard it tastes great.

 

[Mixalott]

How's the fade on that lime? Have heard it tastes great.

I Just checked a recipe made 3-14-18 The Lime is all there. I used it @ 3.00% @Letitia Yes, it is very Good.

 

[Letitia]

I Just checked a recipe made 3-14-18 The Lime is all there. Yes, it is very Good.

On the list it goes, thanks. Love the taste of my two limes but they fade quickly.

 

[Mixalott]

On the list it goes, thanks. Love the taste of my two limes but they fade quickly.

Which 2?

 

[Mixalott]

Which 2?

Which 2 Limes @Letitia

 

[Letitia]

FA lime Tahity cold pressed
FA Florida Key lime
The Florida Key lime is spot on for me but the two combined gives an extra 3-5 days before fade takes them both.

 

[Mixalott]

How's the fade on that lime? Have heard it tastes great.

FA lime Tahity cold pressed
FA Florida Key lime
The Florida Key lime is spot on for me but the two combined gives an extra 3-5 days before fade takes them both.

I had the same problem with Key Lime TPA and Florida Key Lime FA, stay away from Marshmallow and Maltol.

 

[Mixalott]

FA lime Tahity cold pressed
FA Florida Key lime
The Florida Key lime is spot on for me but the two combined gives an extra 3-5 days before fade takes them both.

Yeah, the Lime Tahity CP is a good booster but not great as a standalone.

 

[Letitia]

I seldom use mm and avoid malto. Even in a straight up lime mix they fade. Actually only use or 15ml snv mixes now as a mood thing.