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[dc99]

I have VT Sorbet Base.

Never tried it. How is it

 

[FranC]

Never tried it. How is it

I'll let you know when I try my Berry Sorbet mix. I wasn't brave enough to try it today. I've got a good idea it's going to be too sweet and I've had enough sweet for one day.

 

[dc99]

I'll let you know when I try my Berry Sorbet mix. I wasn't brave enough to try it today. I've got a good idea it's going to be too sweet and I've had enough sweet for one day.

Almost everything is to sweet for you Fran, maybe your just to sweet.

 

[FranC]

Maybe @PJReid Will tell you about the sorbet.

 

[FranC]

Almost everything is to sweet for you Fran, maybe your just to sweet.

I've been called a lot of names in my life but I can't recall being called sweet

 

[dc99]

I've been called a lot of names in my life but I can't recall being called sweet

HaHa.

 

[FranC]

My aversion to sweet vapes is really a PITA. Now that I'm mixing a lot again and using stuff out of my norm I have to learn all over again the least sweet of each flavor.It's not an easy thing to do when everyone has different ideas of what each flavor tastes like.

 

[NatashaTMT]

I used it with TFA Caramel Cappuccino and Tiramisu and in similar low percentages.
The feeling I got from it was that it could go higher without tasting bad although I've never had cause to try. Just the way it tastes and smells.

I haven’t yet focused on Irish cream, though I’m sure I will soon when I try to perfect my sisters requested White Russian. Thanks!

 

[dc99]

My aversion to sweet vapes is really a PITA. Now that I'm mixing a lot again and using stuff out of my norm I have to learn all over again the least sweet of each flavor.It's not an easy thing to do when everyone has different ideas of what each flavor tastes like.

Very true. Some of the ones you say are sweet are anything but to me. What ratio do you mix at Fran?

 

[FranC]

Very true. Some of the ones you say are sweet are anything but to me. What ratio do you mix at Fran?

I've had to drop my overall flavor percentage as everything was tasting over flavered to me. I guess that's a pretty common thing when you've been vaping this long. Therefore 99% of my overall mixes are under 10% total now.

 

[NatashaTMT]

No, I don't like honey. Less than 3% is a light sweetener, 3% or higher it has a soft floral note and it remains lightly sweet. It is a soft flavor and does actually taste similar to honeysuckle nectar from the flower.

@FranC after trying my honeysuckle & honeydew melon mix after about a month steep, I agree 100% with Letitia’s description. I mixed HS at only 1.5%. So my experience was much more faint but accurate. I’d agree this is one you’ll need 3%+ to be able to enjoy, unless mild sweetness is your goal.

 

[dc99]

I've had to drop my overall flavor percentage as everything was tasting over flavered to me. I guess that's a pretty common thing when you've been vaping this long. Therefore 99% of my overall mixes are under 10% total now.

I was thinking maybe the VG was adding to the sweeteness.

 

[FranC]

@FranC after trying my honeysuckle & honeydew melon mix after about a month steep, I agree 100% with Letitia’s description. I mixed HS at only 1.5%. So my experience was much more faint but accurate. I’d agree this is one you’ll need 3%+ to be able to enjoy, unless mild sweetness is your goal.

Thanks I've pretty much ditched the Honeysuckle at this point.

 

[FranC]

I was thinking maybe the VG was adding to the sweeteness.

Nope. I mix roughly 25%VG 75PG

 

[dc99]

Nope. I mix roughly 25%VG 75PG

Well darn. There should be something to kill sweetness.

 

[FranC]

When I first started mixing I didn't have such a bad problem with sweet but my tastebuds probably weren't yet recovered from smoking.

 

[FranC]

Well darn. There should be something to kill sweetness.

I've tried all the tart/sour additives and I don't like any of them. I just have to search out the right flavors. Rhubarb isn't sweet,nor is black tea or plain cheesecake. Hangsen Italian Cream is useful in a lot of mixes and not sweet either. There are choices out there,I just have to find more. If I mix with rhubarb that means I can use a sweeter fruit also.I don't find cheesecake/graham flavors sweet either.

 

[NatashaTMT]

For me, it is hard to get good flavor from the Drop. This seems to be a common problem and there are plenty of youtube videos on how to do it right.

I think this shows how much everyone is different. Wouldn’t you know that I heard nothing but great things about it until after I purchase I’ll give it a chance until I try it personally but this is good to know.

As much as FA gin is talked about on this forum, I should’ve known it's juniper berries. Slipped my mind

I try to mix (somewhat) in a certain order that I save recipes to a certain extent. I don’t want too much time to pass and forget why I purchased certain flavors, though I’m getting better at making appropriate notes. I’ve been wanting to mix your last cranberry recipe and about to get to it in another day or 2. So I’d like to scoot this recipe in there with it. Sounds like something perfect for my taste!

Thanks for advice, great recipes and taking the time to share etc!

 

[FranC]

My description of FA Gin is Pine tree. LOL

 

[FranC]

I mixed Pam's last Cranberry recipe and I can't wait to see if it's tart to me