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Letitia

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What’s missing isn’t fruity to me. It’s not citrus like the flesh. It’s got a mildly herby twang. Not the bite of citrus zest, more like the unripe rind of something. I wish I could put my finger on it. It’s driving me crazy.
Are you sure it isn't transfer from your hands to wick?
 

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Okay, the Apricot Brandy Gingerale recipe:

Recipe one: Brandy and ginger ale (it's minimalist)
TFA Ginger ale 4%
FW Ginger ale 2%
FA Brandy 3%
Purilum mango 1%
FW Apricot 1%

Apricot Brandy: (this is sweeter)
FA Brandy 4%
FW Apricot 2%
FA Peach 0.5%
Mango Purilum 0.5%
Maple syrup n FA 4 drops per50 ml
Marshmallow FA 0.5%
MTS vape wizard 3 drops per 50 ml

I'm combining them at 2/3 fizzy stuff vs. 1/3 sweet mix.

I like mix number 1 just fine on its own and I am going to mix it again in higher quantities.
Anna, this is what the combined recipe would look like (using your 2:1 ratio), if one didn't want to mix the two separate recipes first:

FA Brandy 3.33%
FW Apricot 1.33%
Purilum mango 0.84%
TFA Ginger ale 2.68%
FW Ginger ale 1.34%
FA Peach 0.17%
Marshmallow FA 0.17%
Maple syrup n FA (drops per50 ml) 1.32
MTS vape wizard (drops per 50 ml ) 0.99

I imagine, most would want to do some rounding off, to keep percentages (and drops) more manageable. But, I left the numbers "as is," for folks to tweak as they see fit.:)
 

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Are you sure it isn't transfer from your hands to wick?
It went straight from the fresh juice bottle to a clean tank. I took the one tankful and gave the rest to my SIL with his new setup for his birthday. The juice is his favorite. When I couldn’t replicate it with various %s of peach and lychee, I thought I’d go back to the source. Got them to give it to me as a one shot so I could mix it with my nic base to eliminate that as a possible difference.
 

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It went straight from the fresh juice bottle to a clean tank. I took the one tankful and gave the rest to my SIL with his new setup for his birthday. The juice is his favorite. When I couldn’t replicate it with various %s of peach and lychee, I thought I’d go back to the source. Got them to give it to me as a one shot so I could mix it with my nic base to eliminate that as a possible difference.
Most shops use the cheapest brands Mel. Maybe try Cap peaches.
 

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    I have my fully steeped Strawberry Rhubarb cheesecake with HA Italian Cream in a tank and I've been vaping it most of the day. Rather tasty it is.

    I also finally got my cereal recipe mixed.Any further recipes I come up with will be collected and put on hold while I vape some of the much stuff I have mixed. Should I come up with a must mix recipe then I will just do the one.
     

    DancingHeretik

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    The only time I can taste chocolate in wc is as sf. Once mixed it's just a rich thicker cream, think for me its value will be using to build bases.
    White chocolate is cocoa butter, sugar and milk solids, NOT chocolate at all. And. does not taste like chocolate.

    My mother loved white chocolate and bought it often.
     

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    White chocolate is cocoa butter, sugar and milk solids, NOT chocolate at all. And. does not taste like chocolate.

    My mother loved white chocolate and bought it often.
    I like White Chocolate in rl too. I also like mixing with it.
     

    DaveP

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    I hope it heals quickly. Several years ago I fell from a ladder while hanging Xmas lights. The ladder fell and I grabbed onto the roof over the garage. I slipped and my foot landed on one of the rungs. I was on crutches and in a walking boot from the end of November until May of the next year.

    There should be an "Ouch" icon button.

    :danger:
     

    DaveP

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    Plans for today folks? I got my mix done. Going to call it Peanut Butter Tobacco 2 for lack of a better name.

    My first thought was that it might need a touch of Strawberry jam for balance. I love peanut butter and jelly.
     

    Letitia

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    No help here. I won one of the contests too. Couldn't tell you what I got cause it was awhile ago. Nothing I was tempted to buy again though. Thought the prices were a bit high.
    Found a few flavor notes on ELR. Mostly positive but all commented on the prices. That's why I've never ordered from them.
     

    stols001

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    Curious about their jasmine tea.

    I have their jasmine tea and it's good. I like it mixed with black tea and condensed milk. You can taste the jasmine in a subtle but definitely "there" way. I won a certificate which is how I got mine I thought it looked interesting. I would go well with other things like honeysuckle or dragon fruit or melons if you want something more subtle than a standard "tea" taste.

    Anna
     

    Letitia

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    I have their jasmine tea and it's good. I like it mixed with black tea and condensed milk. You can taste the jasmine in a subtle but definitely "there" way. I won a certificate which is how I got mine I thought it looked interesting. I would go well with other things like honeysuckle or dragon fruit or melons if you want something more subtle than a standard "tea" taste.

    Anna
    Thanks. I'll add it to the list. What else did you order?
     

    NolaMel

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    Does anyone order from DIY Flavor Shack? I won a gift certificate and holy vanilla is the only flavor I've heard much buzz about. Going to check out ELR and reddit for info too. Curious about their jasmine tea.
    Definitely update us. Jasmine tea sounds intriguing
     

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