What would be a good subsitution to menthol crystals?

[BigJimW]

I got a noobie question. I'm gonna venture out into the unknown world of brewing my own juice and need some advice.

I'm going to use VG since it's readily available, but want to know what a good subsitution would be for menthol crystals? I know I can buy a mound of it on e-Bay, which I plan on eventually, but since I'm taking a trip to WalMart tomorrow for the tools of the trade and liquids needed, I just want to know what would be a good subsitution I could get for it. (for taste, throat hit, etc)

Also, when I do finally get menthol crystals, what would be a good way of making it? I know menthol is very strong and I don't want to screw up my first batch (which I probably will anyways)

Thanks for the help.

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Big Jim--I can tell you that I have had no luck with Walmart for flavoring but I have found VG there although a found a trip to the local health food store. (NOW VG, some good flavoring, etc).

Now as for Menthol, you can get menthol liquid from from Juicy here and the cool rush from Liquidxpress is a good menthol mixer. If you want to use the crystals, then take a few and grind them up into powder and add grain alcohol to dissolve them. Then add the liquid to the VG or PG. Now add to your nic juice. Indeed watch how much liquid you add as it is stong. Just add a little at a time until you get the flavor.----Good Luck Jim as DYI saves money and makes for some great flavors---------Sun

 

[Rogue X2 v2]

I got a noobie question. I'm gonna venture out into the unknown world of brewing my own juice and need some advice.

I'm going to use VG since it's readily available, but want to know what a good subsitution would be for menthol crystals? I know I can buy a mound of it on e-Bay, which I plan on eventually, but since I'm taking a trip to WalMart tomorrow for the tools of the trade and liquids needed, I just want to know what would be a good subsitution I could get for it. (for taste, throat hit, etc)

Also, when I do finally get menthol crystals, what would be a good way of making it? I know menthol is very strong and I don't want to screw up my first batch (which I probably will anyways)

Thanks for the help.

Here's my tip for dissolving menthol crystals without using alcohol.

Since I already know how much juice I'm going to make (15ml), I start by adding 2ml of water to an emtpy bottle. Add 1-2 pieces of crystal. Get a separate cup or glass and fill it about 1/4 with water and heat it in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds (too long and the water will explode! yes, EXPLODE!!). My first attempt was for 1min and it blew at around 50seconds. After the cup/glass of water has been heated, place your juice bottle with the crystals into it. It doesn't take long for the crystals to dissolve. Then you can add PG/VG/flavor to the mix.

This way, it's much cheaper and easier than having to buy alcohol or vodka.

Just remember, start with 1-2 pieces of crystals until you find the right strength for you. Believe me, if you start out with too much, that stuff is gonna burn like hell!

 

[TDM]

Jim

Mamu did an AWESOME thread on menthol drop making. Not to strong, Not to weak, Just right. Take a gander. Pretty much so each even my 6 year old could do it.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/20590-menthol-drops-recipe-menthol-lovers.html

 

[Flitzanu]

my meager input on this one....get some Lorann Creme de Menthe. very strong flavor, and adds a crisp STRONG menthol hit to liquid. doesn't taste like "real" menthol, but tastes very very close to the one menthol juice i've tried.

 

[BigJimW]

Thanks for the advice gang. I'm going to check that menthol drop recipe. Menthol crystals seem to be easy to come by and cheap on e-bay, so I may as well order some. I'll start with the 2oz, as it's the cheapest and may last awhile, knowing how strong menthol crystals are.

EDIT: truckdrivingmouse, you're right, looks so easy even a chimp could do it.