So, you want to save money, chase better flavour, and finally take control of what’s going into your vape? Good. You’ve just taken the first step on the path of the cloudcrafter. Mixing your own e-liquid isn’t just cheaper — it’s smarter, more satisfying, and gives you access to flavour profiles the big brands wouldn’t dare try.
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through every step of the mixing process using SessionDrummer’s now-legendary Just Damn Good recipe — a banger of a blend that’s earned its place in the DIY vape hall of fame. You’ll learn how to mix like a pro: clean, accurate, and efficient. And forget about dripping nicotine-stained syringes like some back-alley chemist — we’re doing this the modern way, with a digital scale and the precision tools of the trade.
We’ll be using the brilliant calculator from VapingCommunity.co.uk for accuracy and ease, and we’ll show you how to set yourself up for repeatable success — not guesswork.
Disclaimer:
This isn’t blowing bubbles in the kiddie pool — you’re working with nicotine here, a potent substance that demands respect. Always wear gloves, eye protection, and mix in a well-ventilated area. Store everything safely, away from kids, pets, or nosy relatives. This guide is strictly for informed adults who understand the risks and are ready to vape responsibly.
1. Your Workbench & Arsenal: Preparation is Key
Before you even crack open a bottle of flavouring, you need to get your lair in order. Mixing e-liquid isn't a slapdash kitchen experiment — it’s precision alchemy with nicotine and volatile ingredients. Your setup needs to be clean, organised, and ready for war (or at least for flavour). Safety and consistency are everything.
1.1. The Sacred Mixing Zone
Clean Surface
Choose a dedicated, uncluttered, well-lit space — ideally somewhere you won’t be bumped or interrupted. Wipe the area down with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or an antibacterial wipe. You’re not just making juice; you’re building artisanal clouds. Contamination is the enemy.
No Distractions
Tell the pets to nap elsewhere, send the kids outside, and warn the spouse that dinner questions will be met with vaper’s silence. Focus matters — a single wrong drop of cinnamon can turn your custard into fireball chewing gum.
Ventilation
Always mix in a well-ventilated area. Most flavourings are harmless in small doses, but nicotine is another beast entirely — volatile, toxic, and unforgiving. Good airflow is your invisible ally.
1.2. Tools & Equipment — The Essentials
You wouldn’t fix your mod with a butter knife, right? The same logic applies here. Here’s your DIY juicecraft arsenal:
Digital Scale (0.01g Accuracy)
Forget syringes and measuring cylinders — we’re in the 21st century. A proper digital scale is your best friend. Look for one made for jewellery or ammo reloading. If it doesn’t measure down to 0.01g, toss it back into the abyss from whence it came.
Mixing Bottles
Clean, dry bottles — PET or HDPE plastic, or glass if you’re fancy. Use whatever size suits your batch (30ml, 60ml, 120ml), but make sure they’re spotless. Wash with hot water and dish soap, rinse until you’re annoyed, then let them dry completely.
Gloves
Nitrile or latex. No excuses. You will eventually spill something, and when it’s nicotine, you’ll be grateful your hands were covered.
Safety Glasses/Goggles
One splash of 100mg/ml nic in the eye and you’ll never mock PPE again. Protect your peepers.
Paper Towels or Microfiber Cloths
Because spills happen, and sticky VG is basically the molasses of the vape world.
Labeling Supplies
You think you’ll remember what’s in that bottle next week? You won’t. Sharpie, masking tape, sticker label — just mark it. Name, date, recipe — be precise.
1.3. Your Ingredients — The Alchemist’s Stash
Time to talk ingredients. No flavour wizard ever brewed greatness with mystery liquids and expired concentrates. Here's what you need, and it all needs to be food-grade, USP/EP certified, and treated with care:
Propylene Glycol (PG)
Carries flavour. Adds throat hit. Thinner than VG.
Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
Thick, smooth, and the reason for those big clouds. Balance it right.
Nicotine Base
Usually suspended in PG or VG. Store cold, store sealed, and know your strength exactly. A miscalculation here isn't just unpleasant — it’s dangerous.
Crucial: Always double-check your nicotine strength. Mixing based on an assumption is like flying a plane based on vibes.
SessionDrummer’s Just Damn Good — Concentrates Breakdown
This recipe is a certified banger — smooth, layered, and a great benchmark for learning how flavours behave. You’ll need:
Mixing Tips:
Shake Your Concentrates Lightly
Before every use, give each flavour bottle a gentle shake. No need for a paint shaker — just enough to redistribute anything that settled. Separation is natural.
Vertical Drip
When adding concentrates, hold the bottle vertically (straight up and down). Angled drops can trap air in the tip and throw off your precision. It may seem small, but accuracy adds up — especially with flavourings like Rich Cinnamon.
Keep track of your flavour stash
Build a shopping list on the fly
Browse and clone thousands of public recipes
Join one of the friendliest vape forums around
It’s like moving into a DIY kitchen that’s already stocked, labeled, and full of helpful neighbours who actually want to share their secrets. Highly recommended.
Desired VG (%): This is your target VG content. For sub-ohm tanks or RDAs, 70% VG is a sweet spot — smooth, cloudy, and not too thick.
PG Content of Nicotine (%): If your nicotine base is diluted in PG (which it usually is), enter 100 here.
Desired Strength (mg/ml): This is how strong you want your nic hit. We’re aiming for a smooth 3 mg/ml.
Nicotine Strength (mg/ml): This is the actual concentration of your nic base. Most commercial bases are 100 mg/ml — if yours differs, adjust accordingly.
Here’s the breakdown:
Cereal 27 (CAP): 3.00%
Cream Fresh (Panna Fresca) (FA): 1.00%
Graham Cracker (CAP): 0.80%
Graham Cracker Clear (TFA): 2.00%
Meringue (FA): 1.00%
Rich Cinnamon (FLV): 0.20%
Super Sweet (CAP): 0.40%
Vienna Cream (FA): 1.00%
Total Flavouring: 9.40%
Hot Tip: Always double-check your recipe percentages. A typo can turn “Just Damn Good” into “Just Damn Unvapable.”
Amount to Make: 120
Desired VG: 70
PG content of nicotine: 100
Desired Strength: 3
Nicotine strength: 100
Then, enter each flavour percentage exactly as listed above.
Once you hit "Calculate," scroll down to the Results Table. This is where the real magic is. You’ll see the exact weights in grams for every ingredient: PG, VG, nicotine, and each concentrate. These are the numbers you’ll follow when mixing on your digital scale — no syringes, no eyeballing, no mess.
Pro Move: Print out or save this breakdown before you mix. Having your target weights at your fingertips will save you from having to alt-tab around with sticky fingers and a bottle of Rich Cinnamon precariously teetering on your desk.
Take a breath. Focus. And for the love of coils, put the coffee down before you start.
Before you mix a single drop, set the scene like a pro:
Place your digital scale on a flat, stable, and level surface.
Avoid drafts or breezes — even a fan or a deep sigh can make your readings jump.
Turn it on and wait for it to settle at 0.00g.
Don’t rush. This is precision work, not a race.
Hit TARE (or ZERO) so the display reads 0.00g.
Now your scale will only measure what you pour in — not the bottle itself.
Look at the nicotine weight in grams from the calculator.
Add it slowly and carefully.
High-strength nicotine is no joke — a few drops too many can turn your custard into a chemical weapon. This is the only ingredient where overshooting can ruin the entire batch.
Old Goat Tip: If you overshoot a little, you might be able to adjust the recipe slightly — but only if you know what you're doing. Large overshoots? Chuck it or scale the whole thing up. (But that gets messy.)
Wipe up any spills with a paper towel immediately.
Once done, hit TARE again.
Line up your concentrate bottles in the exact order they appear on the calculator. As you use each one, slide it to the side or push it slightly forward. This simple trick prevents duplicate pours, missed flavours, and mid-mix panic.
For each flavour:
Check the "Grams" column on the calculator.
Add slowly and carefully.
TARE before each new flavour.
Always hold the concentrate bottle straight up (not sideways) to ensure consistent drop flow.
Wipe each tip clean with a paper towel after use — no one likes a sticky, mystery-flavoured mess.
Once your last concentrate is in, give the scale one final TARE.
Pour it in.
TARE.
Pour slowly, give it time to settle, and watch that scale.
No TARE this time — this is your last big pour.
Fill Level Tip: Stop when you’re about 90–95% full. This leaves just enough headroom to shake properly and helps reduce air exposure, which keeps your juice fresher longer.
Personally, I only use Chubby Gorilla bottles — they seal tight, squeeze clean, and don’t leak in your pocket or your mod. Quality bottles make a difference.
4. The Shake & Steep: Unlocking the Flavor Within
Alright, you’ve done the math, weighed the drops, avoided spilling nicotine on your goat-sized hands — and now, here it is: your bottle of liquid potential. But don’t grab your mod just yet.
Flavour needs time to settle down and find itself. This part’s a little less science and a little more sorcery.
4.1. The Gentle Shake
Now, before we go full maraca with the bottle, let’s be clear: you want a thorough mix, not a milk froth.
Over-shaking is real — it introduces air, which leads to bubbles, which slows down steeping and can (eventually) lead to oxidation. That’s not usually a dealbreaker, but why risk it?
So shake it well. Just don’t beat it like it owes you VG.
4.2. Steeping – The Art of Not Touching It
Steeping is where the magic happens.
It’s the part where sharp edges soften, rich notes bloom, and your fresh-born mix becomes a proper juice instead of just a cocktail of raw ingredients.
Some juices — usually fruity buggers — are Shake & Vape: ready to roll the moment you cap 'em. But Just Damn Good is not one of those.
Steeping Recommendation for J.D.G.
This one’s a warm hug of creams, cereals, and baked goods.
️ How to Steep (Without Getting Fancy)
No hot baths. No ultrasonic cleaners. No moon rituals.
Just:
Breathing: Optional, Risky, and Mostly Not Needed
Some mixers like to "breathe" their juice — leaving the cap off for an hour or two to let harsh notes escape. But unless you're dealing with overpowering alcohol notes or weird sharpness, it's not usually necessary.
In fact, breathing can do more harm than good by letting oxygen in and degrading your nicotine over time.
So unless you’ve got a reason — cap it tight, keep it dark, and be patient.
Two weeks later, they’re squinting at an unmarked bottle thinking, Is this that banana cream pie or the laundry soap accident?
Don’t be that goat. Label your juice.
Include:
Recipe Name – "Just Damn Good," "Moo Moo Custard," "Goat Nuggets"… whatever.
Nicotine Strength – 0mg? 3mg? 12mg salt? Don’t guess.
PG/VG Ratio – 30/70? 50/50? Be specific.
Date Mixed – This helps with steep tracking.
Personal Notes – “Too sweet,” “Needs 5 more days,” “Never again.”
Trust me — three months from now, when you find that bottle in your sock drawer, you’ll thank Past You for the note.
Proper storage doesn’t just preserve quality — it protects your wallet, your health, and your flavour game. Let’s break it down.
Store in a cool, dark place — a cupboard or drawer is perfect.
Avoid temperature swings and sunlight.
Make sure caps are tight — exposure to air means oxidation and evaporation, which equals sad, weak flavour.
Pro Tip: Some mixers refrigerate their concentrates, but unless you live in Death Valley, room temp is usually just fine.
Store in their original bottles or food-grade containers.
Keep them in a cool, dark spot — same drawer or shelf works.
If they start smelling funky or looking yellow (especially PG), it might be time to replace.
This one’s no joke. Nicotine is toxic. Mishandle it and you could end up feeling very goat-in-the-headlights.
Short-Term (few weeks to a few months): A dark cupboard is okay.
Long-Term (months to years):
Low strength (<48mg/ml) – Fridge is fine.
High strength (100mg/ml+) – Freezer it, especially if it's in PG (freezes lower than VG).
Tighten those caps like you’re bottling lightning.
When using from a big bottle, consider splitting into smaller bottles as you go — less air = longer life.
And for the love of Ohm:
Label that bottle clearly: "POISON – NICOTINE."
Don’t rely on memory. You don’t want to confuse it with your vanilla extract.
Cool, dark place (again — your vape drawer is pulling triple duty).
Avoid sunlight and heat, unless you want cooked custard with oxidized nicotine.
If you’re making big batches, consider amber bottles or other UV-resistant containers.
Keep it capped, keep it cool, and keep it out of reach of curious hands or paws.
7. Troubleshooting & Tips
Even the best mixers drop the pipette sometimes. Whether it’s a measuring hiccup or a flavour that just won’t sing, here’s how to fix your juice — or at least learn something before chucking it.
Overshot a Concentrate?
Whoops. You went heavy on the Strawberry Ripe and now it tastes like cough syrup. Don’t panic.
Undershot a Concentrate?
Easy fix: Add the missing amount and re-shake. No drama.
Taste Testing
After your juice has steeped:
Don’t go wild. One tweak at a time. This isn’t a salad bar.
Keep a Logbook
Labeling your bottles is smart. Keeping a dedicated logbook? That’s genius.
Whether you use a notebook, spreadsheet, or a sticky note stuck to your forehead, write down:
Cleanliness is Godliness
A dirty scale or crusty pipette ruins more than just your flavour. Keep it clean.
Final Thoughts
Congratulations, mixer — you’ve now got the knowledge, the tools, and the goat-powered confidence to make your own top-shelf e-liquid.
Start with the legendary Just Damn Good recipe.
Experiment responsibly. Log everything. And when it all comes together? Take a moment to appreciate the fact that you made this.
You’re not just saving money — you’re joining a community of passionate DIYers, where craft, flavour, and fun collide in every bottle.
A Massive Shoutout
This guide wouldn’t exist without the incredible SessionDrummer — the man, the myth, the mixmaster behind Just Damn Good.
And hats off (or hooves up) to the entire crew over at VapingCommunity.co.uk.
Their calculator, forum, and spirit of collaboration are second to none.
Go register there if you haven’t already — it’s the best mixing tool you’ll ever use, and the people are alright too.
That’s it. Now saddle up, shake hard, and vape proud.
The Old Goat has spoken.
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through every step of the mixing process using SessionDrummer’s now-legendary Just Damn Good recipe — a banger of a blend that’s earned its place in the DIY vape hall of fame. You’ll learn how to mix like a pro: clean, accurate, and efficient. And forget about dripping nicotine-stained syringes like some back-alley chemist — we’re doing this the modern way, with a digital scale and the precision tools of the trade.
We’ll be using the brilliant calculator from VapingCommunity.co.uk for accuracy and ease, and we’ll show you how to set yourself up for repeatable success — not guesswork.
Disclaimer:This isn’t blowing bubbles in the kiddie pool — you’re working with nicotine here, a potent substance that demands respect. Always wear gloves, eye protection, and mix in a well-ventilated area. Store everything safely, away from kids, pets, or nosy relatives. This guide is strictly for informed adults who understand the risks and are ready to vape responsibly.
1. Your Workbench & Arsenal: Preparation is Key
Before you even crack open a bottle of flavouring, you need to get your lair in order. Mixing e-liquid isn't a slapdash kitchen experiment — it’s precision alchemy with nicotine and volatile ingredients. Your setup needs to be clean, organised, and ready for war (or at least for flavour). Safety and consistency are everything.
1.1. The Sacred Mixing Zone
Clean Surface
Choose a dedicated, uncluttered, well-lit space — ideally somewhere you won’t be bumped or interrupted. Wipe the area down with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or an antibacterial wipe. You’re not just making juice; you’re building artisanal clouds. Contamination is the enemy.
No Distractions
Tell the pets to nap elsewhere, send the kids outside, and warn the spouse that dinner questions will be met with vaper’s silence. Focus matters — a single wrong drop of cinnamon can turn your custard into fireball chewing gum.
Ventilation
Always mix in a well-ventilated area. Most flavourings are harmless in small doses, but nicotine is another beast entirely — volatile, toxic, and unforgiving. Good airflow is your invisible ally.
You wouldn’t fix your mod with a butter knife, right? The same logic applies here. Here’s your DIY juicecraft arsenal:
Digital Scale (0.01g Accuracy)
Forget syringes and measuring cylinders — we’re in the 21st century. A proper digital scale is your best friend. Look for one made for jewellery or ammo reloading. If it doesn’t measure down to 0.01g, toss it back into the abyss from whence it came.
Mixing Bottles
Clean, dry bottles — PET or HDPE plastic, or glass if you’re fancy. Use whatever size suits your batch (30ml, 60ml, 120ml), but make sure they’re spotless. Wash with hot water and dish soap, rinse until you’re annoyed, then let them dry completely.
Gloves
Nitrile or latex. No excuses. You will eventually spill something, and when it’s nicotine, you’ll be grateful your hands were covered.
Safety Glasses/Goggles
One splash of 100mg/ml nic in the eye and you’ll never mock PPE again. Protect your peepers.
Paper Towels or Microfiber Cloths
Because spills happen, and sticky VG is basically the molasses of the vape world.
Labeling Supplies
You think you’ll remember what’s in that bottle next week? You won’t. Sharpie, masking tape, sticker label — just mark it. Name, date, recipe — be precise.
Time to talk ingredients. No flavour wizard ever brewed greatness with mystery liquids and expired concentrates. Here's what you need, and it all needs to be food-grade, USP/EP certified, and treated with care:
Propylene Glycol (PG)
Carries flavour. Adds throat hit. Thinner than VG.
Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
Thick, smooth, and the reason for those big clouds. Balance it right.
Nicotine Base
Usually suspended in PG or VG. Store cold, store sealed, and know your strength exactly. A miscalculation here isn't just unpleasant — it’s dangerous.
Crucial: Always double-check your nicotine strength. Mixing based on an assumption is like flying a plane based on vibes.
This recipe is a certified banger — smooth, layered, and a great benchmark for learning how flavours behave. You’ll need:
- CAP Cereal 27 – 3.00%
- FA Cream Fresh – 1.00%
- CAP Graham Cracker – 0.80%
- TFA Graham Cracker Clear – 2.00%
- FA Meringue – 1.00%
- FLV Rich Cinnamon – 0.20%
- CAP Super Sweet – 0.40%
- FA Vienna Cream – 1.00%
Shake Your Concentrates Lightly
Before every use, give each flavour bottle a gentle shake. No need for a paint shaker — just enough to redistribute anything that settled. Separation is natural.
Vertical Drip
When adding concentrates, hold the bottle vertically (straight up and down). Angled drops can trap air in the tip and throw off your precision. It may seem small, but accuracy adds up — especially with flavourings like Rich Cinnamon.
2. The Calculator: Your Recipe’s Brain (VapingCommunity.co.uk)
Forget guesswork. You're not mixing a cocktail here — you're building a precision-crafted flavour bomb, and you need the numbers to back it up. That’s where a proper mixing calculator comes in. For this guide, we’ll be using the excellent VapingCommunity.co.uk liquid calculator — trusted by DIYers everywhere for its power, accuracy, and idiot-proof interface (no offense PaulyWallnuts, we’ve all been there).Why You Should Register First
Before you dive in, do yourself a favour: create a free account on VapingCommunity.co.uk. That way, any recipes you create get saved to your profile, and you can:Keep track of your flavour stash
Build a shopping list on the fly
Browse and clone thousands of public recipes
Join one of the friendliest vape forums around
It’s like moving into a DIY kitchen that’s already stocked, labeled, and full of helpful neighbours who actually want to share their secrets. Highly recommended.
2.1. Navigating the Calculator (and Matching the Screenshot)
Once you open the calculator, you’ll see two main sections: Input Fields on the left, and Flavouring Entries on the right. Here's what each field means and how to set it for SessionDrummer’s Just Damn Good (J.D.G.) recipe:Input Fields (Left Column):
Amount To Make (ml): This is how much finished e-liquid you want. In our example, we’re going big: 120 ml.Desired VG (%): This is your target VG content. For sub-ohm tanks or RDAs, 70% VG is a sweet spot — smooth, cloudy, and not too thick.
PG Content of Nicotine (%): If your nicotine base is diluted in PG (which it usually is), enter 100 here.
Desired Strength (mg/ml): This is how strong you want your nic hit. We’re aiming for a smooth 3 mg/ml.
Nicotine Strength (mg/ml): This is the actual concentration of your nic base. Most commercial bases are 100 mg/ml — if yours differs, adjust accordingly.
Flavouring Section (Right Column):
This is where you input each flavouring used in the J.D.G. recipe. Be precise with the percentages — this is where the magic happens.Here’s the breakdown:
Cereal 27 (CAP): 3.00%
Cream Fresh (Panna Fresca) (FA): 1.00%
Graham Cracker (CAP): 0.80%
Graham Cracker Clear (TFA): 2.00%
Meringue (FA): 1.00%
Rich Cinnamon (FLV): 0.20%
Super Sweet (CAP): 0.40%
Vienna Cream (FA): 1.00%
Total Flavouring: 9.40%
Hot Tip: Always double-check your recipe percentages. A typo can turn “Just Damn Good” into “Just Damn Unvapable.”
2.2. Setting Up for J.D.G. (Using Your Example)
Let’s say you want to mix up 120 ml of e-liquid at 3 mg/ml nicotine, 70% VG, using 100 mg/ml PG-based nicotine. Your settings would look like this:Amount to Make: 120
Desired VG: 70
PG content of nicotine: 100
Desired Strength: 3
Nicotine strength: 100
Then, enter each flavour percentage exactly as listed above.
Once you hit "Calculate," scroll down to the Results Table. This is where the real magic is. You’ll see the exact weights in grams for every ingredient: PG, VG, nicotine, and each concentrate. These are the numbers you’ll follow when mixing on your digital scale — no syringes, no eyeballing, no mess.
Pro Move: Print out or save this breakdown before you mix. Having your target weights at your fingertips will save you from having to alt-tab around with sticky fingers and a bottle of Rich Cinnamon precariously teetering on your desk.
3. The Mixing Ritual: Precision, Cleanliness & a Bit of Goat Zen
Welcome to the altar of DIY. This is where your clean workspace, freshly calibrated scale, and safety gear finally get to show off. Mixing by weight is fast, clean, and deadly accurate — but only if you treat it like the ritual it is.Take a breath. Focus. And for the love of coils, put the coffee down before you start.
3.1. Setting Up Your Scale
Before you mix a single drop, set the scene like a pro:Place your digital scale on a flat, stable, and level surface.
Avoid drafts or breezes — even a fan or a deep sigh can make your readings jump.
Turn it on and wait for it to settle at 0.00g.
Don’t rush. This is precision work, not a race.
3.2. The Weight-Based Mixing Process
Gloves on. Safety glasses on. Old Goat Mode: engaged.
Step 1: Place Your Empty Bottle on the Scale
Let it sit. Let the scale stabilize.Hit TARE (or ZERO) so the display reads 0.00g.
Now your scale will only measure what you pour in — not the bottle itself.
Step 2: Add Nicotine First (With Respect and Caution)
Look at the nicotine weight in grams from the calculator.Add it slowly and carefully.
High-strength nicotine is no joke — a few drops too many can turn your custard into a chemical weapon. This is the only ingredient where overshooting can ruin the entire batch.
Old Goat Tip: If you overshoot a little, you might be able to adjust the recipe slightly — but only if you know what you're doing. Large overshoots? Chuck it or scale the whole thing up. (But that gets messy.)
Wipe up any spills with a paper towel immediately.
Once done, hit TARE again.
Step 3: Add Your Concentrates (Flavourings)
Here’s where it gets fun.Line up your concentrate bottles in the exact order they appear on the calculator. As you use each one, slide it to the side or push it slightly forward. This simple trick prevents duplicate pours, missed flavours, and mid-mix panic.
For each flavour:
Check the "Grams" column on the calculator.
Add slowly and carefully.
TARE before each new flavour.
Always hold the concentrate bottle straight up (not sideways) to ensure consistent drop flow.
Wipe each tip clean with a paper towel after use — no one likes a sticky, mystery-flavoured mess.
Once your last concentrate is in, give the scale one final TARE.
Step 4: Add PG (Propylene Glycol)
Use the calculator's grams reading.Pour it in.
TARE.
Step 5: Add VG (Vegetable Glycerin)
VG is thicc — like molasses on a cold morning.Pour slowly, give it time to settle, and watch that scale.
No TARE this time — this is your last big pour.
Fill Level Tip: Stop when you’re about 90–95% full. This leaves just enough headroom to shake properly and helps reduce air exposure, which keeps your juice fresher longer.
Step 6: Cap the Bottle Tight
You’ve come this far. Don’t ruin it with a leaky lid.Personally, I only use Chubby Gorilla bottles — they seal tight, squeeze clean, and don’t leak in your pocket or your mod. Quality bottles make a difference.
4. The Shake & Steep: Unlocking the Flavor Within
Alright, you’ve done the math, weighed the drops, avoided spilling nicotine on your goat-sized hands — and now, here it is: your bottle of liquid potential. But don’t grab your mod just yet.
Flavour needs time to settle down and find itself. This part’s a little less science and a little more sorcery.
Now, before we go full maraca with the bottle, let’s be clear: you want a thorough mix, not a milk froth.
- Shake it like a stern schoolteacher’s finger wag — firm, consistent, but not wild.
- 30 to 60 seconds is plenty for most mixes.
- You’re aiming to blend thick VG with thinner PG and concentrates until everything becomes one smooth, cohesive potion.
Over-shaking is real — it introduces air, which leads to bubbles, which slows down steeping and can (eventually) lead to oxidation. That’s not usually a dealbreaker, but why risk it?So shake it well. Just don’t beat it like it owes you VG.
4.2. Steeping – The Art of Not Touching ItSteeping is where the magic happens.
It’s the part where sharp edges soften, rich notes bloom, and your fresh-born mix becomes a proper juice instead of just a cocktail of raw ingredients.
Some juices — usually fruity buggers — are Shake & Vape: ready to roll the moment you cap 'em. But Just Damn Good is not one of those.
Steeping Recommendation for J.D.G.
This one’s a warm hug of creams, cereals, and baked goods.
- Minimum steep: 3 to 5 days.
- Ideal: Give it a week, and you’ll start tasting those graham crackers getting cozy with the custards.
- Two weeks? That’s when the real richness unfolds.
No hot baths. No ultrasonic cleaners. No moon rituals.
Just:
- Store your capped bottle in a cool, dark place — a drawer, a cupboard, a box under your bed.
- Give it a gentle shake once a day or every other day. You’re just helping the flavours mingle, not waking the dead.
Some mixers like to "breathe" their juice — leaving the cap off for an hour or two to let harsh notes escape. But unless you're dealing with overpowering alcohol notes or weird sharpness, it's not usually necessary.
In fact, breathing can do more harm than good by letting oxygen in and degrading your nicotine over time.
So unless you’ve got a reason — cap it tight, keep it dark, and be patient.
️ 5. Labeling: Your Mix’s Identity
Here’s where a lot of new mixers get cocky. “I’ll remember what’s in the bottle,” they say.Two weeks later, they’re squinting at an unmarked bottle thinking, Is this that banana cream pie or the laundry soap accident?
Don’t be that goat. Label your juice.
️ What to Write
Right after mixing and shaking, slap a label on it — even if it’s just masking tape and a marker. The label is your memory, timeline, and sanity check all in one.Include:
Recipe Name – "Just Damn Good," "Moo Moo Custard," "Goat Nuggets"… whatever.
Nicotine Strength – 0mg? 3mg? 12mg salt? Don’t guess.
PG/VG Ratio – 30/70? 50/50? Be specific.
Date Mixed – This helps with steep tracking.
Personal Notes – “Too sweet,” “Needs 5 more days,” “Never again.”
Trust me — three months from now, when you find that bottle in your sock drawer, you’ll thank Past You for the note.
6. Storage: Protecting Your Precious Goods
You’ve made liquid gold — now don’t let it rot in the sun like some peasant’s cider.Proper storage doesn’t just preserve quality — it protects your wallet, your health, and your flavour game. Let’s break it down.
6.1. Flavor Concentrates
These are the building blocks of your juice. Treat them with respect.Store in a cool, dark place — a cupboard or drawer is perfect.
Avoid temperature swings and sunlight.
Make sure caps are tight — exposure to air means oxidation and evaporation, which equals sad, weak flavour.
Pro Tip: Some mixers refrigerate their concentrates, but unless you live in Death Valley, room temp is usually just fine.
️ 6.2. Base Liquids (PG/VG)
PG and VG are tough little buggers. Still, show ‘em some love.Store in their original bottles or food-grade containers.
Keep them in a cool, dark spot — same drawer or shelf works.
If they start smelling funky or looking yellow (especially PG), it might be time to replace.
6.3. Nicotine Base (Handle With Care)
This one’s no joke. Nicotine is toxic. Mishandle it and you could end up feeling very goat-in-the-headlights. Temperature:
Short-Term (few weeks to a few months): A dark cupboard is okay.Long-Term (months to years):
Low strength (<48mg/ml) – Fridge is fine.
High strength (100mg/ml+) – Freezer it, especially if it's in PG (freezes lower than VG).
️ Oxygen Exposure:
Use amber or dark glass bottles — not plastic if you can avoid it.Tighten those caps like you’re bottling lightning.
When using from a big bottle, consider splitting into smaller bottles as you go — less air = longer life.
And for the love of Ohm:
Label that bottle clearly: "POISON – NICOTINE."
Don’t rely on memory. You don’t want to confuse it with your vanilla extract.
6.4. Finished E-Liquid
Once your juice is steeped and ready, keep it classy:Cool, dark place (again — your vape drawer is pulling triple duty).
Avoid sunlight and heat, unless you want cooked custard with oxidized nicotine.
If you’re making big batches, consider amber bottles or other UV-resistant containers.
Keep it capped, keep it cool, and keep it out of reach of curious hands or paws.
7. Troubleshooting & Tips
Even the best mixers drop the pipette sometimes. Whether it’s a measuring hiccup or a flavour that just won’t sing, here’s how to fix your juice — or at least learn something before chucking it.
Whoops. You went heavy on the Strawberry Ripe and now it tastes like cough syrup. Don’t panic.
- Small overshoot? You might get away with it — especially with weaker flavours.
- Big overshoot? Your best bet is to scale up the entire recipe to match that mistake and keep your ratios intact.
- Example: Added 1.5g instead of 1g? Multiply the whole recipe by 1.5.
- Downside: You now have three bottles of “I Hope This Works.”
Easy fix: Add the missing amount and re-shake. No drama.
After your juice has steeped:
- Tastes weak? Give it more time. Some flavours bloom late, like grumpy old goats.
- Still muted after steeping?
- Try remixing a small tester with a slightly higher percentage of the main flavour.
- Example: Capella Cereal 27 at 2.5% instead of 2%.
Don’t go wild. One tweak at a time. This isn’t a salad bar.
Labeling your bottles is smart. Keeping a dedicated logbook? That’s genius.
Whether you use a notebook, spreadsheet, or a sticky note stuck to your forehead, write down:
- Your recipe
- Mix date
Notes from steeping and testing- Final verdict
A dirty scale or crusty pipette ruins more than just your flavour. Keep it clean.
- Wipe surfaces before and after mixing.
- Use clean bottles, syringes, and tools.
- Don’t let old juice or fingerprints build up — this isn’t a teenager’s desk drawer.
Congratulations, mixer — you’ve now got the knowledge, the tools, and the goat-powered confidence to make your own top-shelf e-liquid.
Start with the legendary Just Damn Good recipe.
Experiment responsibly. Log everything. And when it all comes together? Take a moment to appreciate the fact that you made this.
You’re not just saving money — you’re joining a community of passionate DIYers, where craft, flavour, and fun collide in every bottle.
This guide wouldn’t exist without the incredible SessionDrummer — the man, the myth, the mixmaster behind Just Damn Good.
And hats off (or hooves up) to the entire crew over at VapingCommunity.co.uk.
Their calculator, forum, and spirit of collaboration are second to none.
Go register there if you haven’t already — it’s the best mixing tool you’ll ever use, and the people are alright too.
The Old Goat has spoken.
