Can You Mix Vape Juice Flavours? Flavour Pairing Tips
In this guide, we will explore the dos and don'ts of mixing vape juice flavours, opening up a world of opportunities for vapers looking to have a little fun and create their ideal flavour pairings.
When vaping was a relatively new phenomenon in the UK, DIY e-liquid mixing was all the rage. Vapers of all experience levels were buying the constituent ingredients and having a go at creating their own vape juice at home. In the present day, however, with such a hugely diverse range of vape juice types and flavours available to buy ready-made, DIY mixing is rarely practised by any beyond hardcore hobbyist vapers.
With that said, provided you follow certain safety protocols, you can have a lot of fun combining different 10ml e-liquid flavours to create new and interesting blends. If this appeals to you, read on as we share the knowledge you need to experiment with vape flavour pairing safely yourself!
Can I Mix My Vape Liquids?
You can absolutely combine different e-liquid flavours together to create new and exciting flavours. We even sell brand-new empty e-liquid bottles that are the ideal mixing vessel for this very reason!
The decision of which flavours pair well together is highly subjective, but there are combinations that are more likely to work than others - fruit flavours pair well together for example, but combinations like blood orange and tobacco are less likely to taste very nice.
For the best chance of successfully combining different e-liquids together for flavour, we recommend sticking to e-liquids of the same nicotine type and strength, as well as the same PG/VG ratio. Doing so will help avoid unexpected and potentially unpleasant results.
Why Mix Vape Juice Flavours: What Are The Advantages?
There are plenty of reasons you might want to try combining different 10ml vape flavours, but the most common are:
- To create a flavour not currently available from your chosen brand.
- To combine two or more of your current favourite flavours into something new.
- To add a hint of menthol or cooling to other flavours that do not have a ready-made "ice" variant.
- To tone down a flavour you enjoy but find a little too strong, by adding flavourless e-liquid.
In certain cases, vapers may combine a higher and lower nicotine strength e-liquid of the same flavour to achieve a strength not currently available - we do not recommend this, as the results can be inconsistent without accurate measuring tools.
Experimentation doesn't have to break the bank either. By shopping at LiQuid's online vape store, you can try combining lots of different flavours for only £1 per 10ml bottle if opting for our original range of 50/50 freebase vape juice, or £2 per 10ml of our Bar Salts range if you want to experiment with nic salt flavour combinations.
Start Shopping For Vape Juice To Combine!
Our £1 Original Freebase E-Liquid range is where it all began. Made in the UK and available in a wide variety of flavours and nicotine strengths, these 10ml bottles are perfect for everyday vaping. Whether you prefer fruity, menthol, tobacco or sweet blends, our freebase e-liquids deliver reliable flavour and a satisfying throat hit...all for just £1.
LiQuid Bar Salts deliver a smooth throat hit and fast nicotine satisfaction, ideal for pod kits and low-power devices. A perfect alternative to banned disposables, they’re available in a wide range of flavours. UK-made and fully TPD compliant for safe, quality vaping.
Empty Shortfill Mixing Bottle 120ml/60ml
Empty Shortfill Mixing Bottle 120ml/60ml
Available in stock (5920)
This empty shortfill bottle is your ideal solution for DIY e-liquid mixing or simply decanting smaller bottles into one travel-friendly container. Whether you're blending your own flavours or just want to streamline your vape kit, this versatile bottle makes it effortless.
Note: This bottle does not contain e-liquid.
How to Mix Vape Juice Flavours Properly
• Always mix in a clean bottle (like the one above)
• Do not mix e-liquids with different nicotine strengths
• Do not mix e-liquids with different PG/VG ratios
• Once combined, shake well and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes
• If unsure, start with smaller batches to save vape juice
When mixing e-liquid flavours together, you’ll ideally want to ensure that you are using a clean bottle. We offer empty shortfill bottles on our website for this reason.
Wherever possible, try to wear protective gloves or keep paper towels to hand to clean up any spills.
We advise keeping to the exact same PG/VG ratios. If you choose to mix different ratio e-liquids, for example high VG with 50/50, there's a likelihood your coil won't be equipped properly to handle unpredictable mixes. You run the risk of the liquid being too thick for a low-wattage device or too thin and burning out your coil in a high-wattage device.
Similarly, with nicotine concentrations, it's difficult to find an exact measurement when mixing products with two different strengths. Without the proper measuring equipment, you may end up with a strength too low to effectively manage your cravings, or a strength that is too high to comfortably vape.
Most Popular Flavour Combos
With flavour preference being so subjective, there are potentially limitless combinations to experiment with and enjoy. With that said, a combination of our own testing, customer feedback and items most frequently bought together tells us that some of the most popular flavour combinations include: Blackcurrant & Raspberry e-liquid, Menthol & Cherry e-liquid and Tobacco & Vanilla e-liquid.
We explore these combinations and more below:
Fruity Favourites
Blackcurrant & Raspberry e-liquid is the most popular amongst our customers. Often purchased together, these two iconic fruit flavours pair well because of their similarly sweet and tangy profiles.
Forest Fruits & Raspberry e-liquid is another popular fruit combination, with bright and tangy raspberry complementing the dark berry taste of forest fruits.
Summer Blends
Strawberry & Peach e-liquid offers a smooth vaping experience, great for all-day vaping. Although a summer favourite, we’d suggest trying this mix year-round for a reminder of better weather.
Mango & Pineapple e-liquid is a key example of tropical fruits that mix well. If you prefer a cool hit similar to menthol, you could consider using Mango Ice e-liquid.
Menthol Twists
Menthol & Juicy Apple e-liquid adds a cooling sensation to a popular flavour. Many of our fruit ice options are popular, making this mix a safe bet if you’ve tried any of these vape liquids before.
Menthol & Very Berry e-liquid merges a popular flavour with a satisfying cooling hit. It would be ideal for people who enjoy menthol, but still want some extra flavour and a less intense cooling sensation.
Sweet and Smooth
Banoffee Pie & Vanilla e-liquid offers a rich flavour pairing, with a creamy and smooth finish. Although one for sweeter tastes, it’s certainly worth recommending in the sweet category.
Strawberry Cheesecake & Vanilla Custard e-liquid is a great mix for any vapers with a craving for desserts. Despite being a dessert-style vape, the mix is great as a one-off, or all day vape.
Vape Flavour Mixing Best Practice
You should stick to the same nicotine concentrations when mixing. Although mixing 3mg and 6mg e-liquids can create approximately a 4.5mg e-liquid for example, there is no guarantee of exact measurements when mixing by eye. This is even more important for different nicotine types. Mixing freebase and salt nicotine e-liquids together is a bad idea as the two nicotine types work differently in your body and will not pair well.
We also suggest that you don’t mix more than 3 e-liquids at once. Although you’re welcome to try, flavour results are more likely to come out muddled. Sooner or later, combining more and more flavours into one mixture often just leads to an undefined blur of different profiles that cancel each other out and clash.
You can mix any e-liquid flavours – but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should. When mixing, consider what flavour profiles you’re using. If it’s your first time combining any e-liquids, a good rule of thumb is to use liquids from the same flavour category. Liquids from the desserts, fruity and sweet selections may work well together, but might not taste good with the tobacco or menthol selections, for example.
Common Vape Liquid Mixing Mistakes
When mixing e-liquids, avoid doing the following:
• Mixing clashing flavour profiles such as menthol and desserts
• Combining too many profiles at once – while 2 is best practice, 3 is possible, but any more than 3 e-liquids is quite risky
• Don’t use leftover vape juice from the tank
• Don’t mix anything outside of e-liquids inside of your tank – adding water is extremely dangerous
Although we encourage creativity and imaginative mixing, do keep in mind that some blends were simply not made for each other. There is no risk to mixing poorly matching e-liquid taste profiles when done correctly – other than some offense to your taste buds.
To start, try mixtures that are more likely to work together, such as similar flavour profiles and categories. Once you become more familiar with the process, consider pushing the boundaries more.
Bad Flavour Profiles
Over the years, our flavour experts have tried many weird and wonderful blends. For the purpose of guidance and a touch of humour, here are some examples of e-liquid pairings that didn't quite work:
Blueberry & Caffe Latte e-liquid was unfortunately a miss, although some sweetness is appropriate in coffee flavours, such as our Mocha Choca Latte e-liquid, this one wasn’t quite it.
Spearmint & Blood Orange e-liquid was quickly noted as not being favourable across testing. The clash of mint and strong citrus made for a tickly concoction that was not very smooth on the inhale.
British Tobacco & Banoffee Pie e-liquid – I’m not quite sure what we were thinking.
Ready to Try Mixing E-Liquids?
Now that you’re equipped with all the necessary information and measures to take when mixing, be sure to check our original £1 range. We offer flavour profiles such as fruits, desserts, menthol and others.
If you prefer nic salts or high VG liquid, you can also mix any of our other products from the same ranges together. Ensure you maintain the rule of the same groups, HVG with other HVG e-liquids and nic salts with other nic salts. Apply the same principles to nicotine strength and flavour grouping.
With a range of premium quality vape flavours, all for only £1, you have a lot to work with!
Why choose LiQuid?
Because our vape liquids are only £1 each, you have room for mistakes and wide experimentation. With a range of over 90 flavours, LiQuid offers a huge flavour scale to work with, all within a reasonable price and premium quality. Mixing should be enjoyable, so don't be afraid to try new flavours, and ultimately just have fun.
Due to our e-liquids and shortfill bottles being at such a low price, you can start mixing your own e-liquid experiments at less than £5 for all equipment and liquids necessary.
We've provided some of the most popular flavour ranges used by ourselves and other mixologists in the community that should certainly work with many combinations:
Vape mixing FAQs
How long should my vape juice sit after mixing?
How long should my vape juice sit after mixing?
At a minimum, give the e-liquid 10 minutes to steep. If you'd like to make sure the mixture has fully steeped, leave 45 minutes for best measure.
Does mixing burn my coil faster?
Does mixing burn my coil faster?
Depending on how you mix the e-liquids, you may run the risk of your coil burning faster if you mix different VG/PG ratios or sweet flavours, which can tend to burn your coil faster.
What is the maximum number of e-liquids I can mix?
What is the maximum number of e-liquids I can mix?
We would suggest mixing no more than 3 e-liquids together, as this can muddle flavour profiles. This isn't necessary, but best practice to ensure your resulting e-liquid retains its flavour.
Can I mix e-liquids in my tank?
Can I mix e-liquids in my tank?
Although it is possible, it is not advisable to mix vape liquids inside of your tank. If you're unhappy with the result you may be stuck using it, or risk having to throw out pods or waste coils unnecessarily.
