Need some help with Dr. Pepper mix

[elbertdee]

Hello
this is a new thing and even though I though I understood I am not sure anymore.

I got some FlavorWest Dr, Pepper.

I used the ecalc and 0 nic 90 PG 10 VG and I wanted 25% Dr P, well Some one said that was a lot.
The taste was ok but actually seems week. Like it anyway, but...
I thought for the Dr P I saw 25 - 50
I thought that ment % to use in a ejuice.
Now Im not sure

Any help is appreciated
Clarity is good.

Thanks in advance

 

[Hoosier]

Did it smell good and taste weak? If so you'll want to study step 7 of my Flavoring Levels blog.

(It's like a truth that doesn't make sense.)

 

[ToweKnee]

Hoosier hit it on the head. If this is a new flavor for you to mix with always start small and work your way up. Plus always give it some time to steep as well. You would be surprised what a few days sitting on the shelf will do with a fresh mix. I always start around 5% flavor level and 2% for tobacco flavorings. Tobacco is one that usually needs to steep a lot longer than others for the taste to develop. The biggest thing about DIY is patience.

 

[elbertdee]

Thanks
Ill check it out Hoosier

I knew tobacco juice got better when steeped , wasn't sure if the Dr Pepper need to steep.

The flavor is nice just very subtle.

Thanks

 

[ToweKnee]

let it sit for a couple of days. I dont even test my new mixes until after 3 days of steeping. Tobacco can takes almost a month to really shine. Also dont throw out any juices you make and just put them somewhere. You be surprised what they taste like after a couple of months of forgetting they were there.

 

[elbertdee]

Did it smell good and taste weak? If so you'll want to study step 7 of my Flavoring Levels blog.

(It's like a truth that doesn't make sense.)

Hoosier I have seen it before, but I can't find the link to the blog.

Forgive me I am old and my brain has its own rest period.

 

[elbertdee]

Found it

Thanks and yep 7 and 4

Ill see what happens

 

[elbertdee]

Just wanna make sure I do understand

The flavor is week, smells good, but yes a per-fumy kinda taste over powers the flavor.

In this case Let it steep.

I am an impatient man. but if needed I can be.

Thanks

 

[Hoosier]

Just wanna make sure I do understand

The flavor is week, smells good, but yes a per-fumy kinda taste over powers the flavor.

In this case Let it steep.

I am an impatient man. but if needed I can be.

Thanks

Since it is not a tobacco flavor I doubt steeping will help it further, but it won't hurt to set it aside and forget about it for a few weeks just to find out what happens.

I'd say it's time to try another batch with less flavoring.

 

[martinc]

...or add some more PG or VG to it (I'd go VG since it mutes the flavor somewhat);

If you did a 10ml batch,add 5ml of PG and 5ml of VG or any combo in between (keep 1st sentence in mind)

 

[elbertdee]

thanks one and all

Made a batch with less Dr Pepper.
Gonna let it sit a bit before I try.


Ill be back

 

[elbertdee]

Made a 70/30 12% that is not bad.
Fixed the stuff that was 25 and 50% cut it to about 12%, and it is not bad.
So far none is bad, just not quit the punch.

trying the 50/50 10% and Ill see

Thanks for all the input

 

[my4jewels]

Hiya, friend, glad you found your way over here. I told you the folks here were nice, too! I see you're getting some help with your Dr. Pepper. When you have exhausted all of these suggestions, I hope you find a satisfactory solution. If not, maybe FW Dr. Pepper will always be pleasant, not great. I dunno, never tried it.

 

[martinc]

You could also try 0.25ml of sweetener in 5ml

 

[elbertdee]

Jewels, yep found my way. Yes they are nice. Thanks


martinc: um sweetener ?
You don't mean sugar I take it?

What do you think a little lemon juice would do?

Thanks one and all

 

[martinc]

Lemon juice or even lime juice (depends which you prefer)would make your juice taste pop,used in the right quantity (work your way up!)

Both are recommended with fruit flavors.

 

[elbertdee]

Lemon juice or even lime juice (depends which you prefer)would make your juice taste pop,used in the right quantity (work your way up!)

Both are recommended with fruit flavors.

Alright Thanks
Ill give it a try with a small bottle I have made up and see.

 

[silkakc]

Elbertdee,

I tried a flavor once and it reminded me so much of Dr. Pepper. It was Perfumers Apprentice/Signature's "Plum" flavoring. I think if you found a "Cola" flavoring that was good, 'Plum" added to it would be delicious! I buy my sweetener from her shop too. In a 30ml bottle of mixed juice, I add from 10-15 drops of sweetener to it.

Lori

 

[elbertdee]

Elbertdee,

I tried a flavor once and it reminded me so much of Dr. Pepper. It was Perfumers Apprentice/Signature's "Plum" flavoring. I think if you found a "Cola" flavoring that was good, 'Plum" added to it would be delicious! I buy my sweetener from her shop too. In a 30ml bottle of mixed juice, I add from 10-15 drops of sweetener to it.

Lori

Lori

Thanks
Ill check out the plum
I was thinking prune, but Duh plum is prune. The flavoring I have is Dr pepperish but the plum might just flesh it out.

Thanks

 

[harleydiva]

Lori

Thanks
Ill check out the plum
I was thinking prune, but Duh plum is prune. The flavoring I have is Dr pepperish but the plum might just flesh it out.

Thanks

Makes sense....Dr Pepper always tastes like prune juice to me. Can you tell I'm not a Dr Pepper fan???