Can You Mix E-Liquids? A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Blending

Can You Mix E-Liquids? A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Blending

Matthew Abercrombie |

What happens when you play vape scientist?

Every now and then, a customer leans over the counter and asks me, “Can I mix two juices together?” And my answer is always the same: Absolutely — as long as you know what you’re doing.

Mixing e-liquids isn’t just allowed — it can be a brilliant way to customise your vape experience. Want to turn your basic strawberry into a tropical masterpiece? Add a splash of mango. Wish your menthol hit harder? Try blending it with an icy burst.

But there are a few things you should know before you start chucking different flavours into your tank like it’s a smoothie bar.

Let’s break it down, beginner-style.

✅ Can You Mix E-Liquids?

Yes — you can mix e-liquids, and many vapers do. In fact, a lot of commercial flavours are blends of multiple base flavours anyway. That fruity twist you love in your favourite bottle? Someone’s already done some DIY behind the scenes.

Whether you’re:

  • Finishing up two half-used bottles
  • Wanting to create something unique
  • Trying to stretch your juice stash...

…mixing can be a fun and tasty experiment.

🧪 How to Mix E-Liquids the Right Way

Here’s how to do it without turning your vape into a flavour disaster.

1. Stick to Similar Ratios

Don’t mix a 70/30 high-VG cloud chaser with a 50/50 nic salt unless you know how it’ll behave. Different PG/VG ratios affect:

  • Wicking (can lead to dry hits)
  • Vapour production
  • Throat hit

If you’re using a pod kit, best to stick to 50/50 blends. For sub-ohm, high-VG is fine — but mixing the two might gunk up your coil or mess with performance.

2. Match Nicotine Types and Strengths

If you mix a 20mg nic salt with a 3mg freebase, things could get weird — not just in taste, but in how your body reacts.

Best practice:

  • Only mix nic salts with other nic salts
  • Only mix freebase with freebase
  • If you do mix strengths, calculate the new total (e.g., 10ml of 20mg + 10ml of 10mg = 15mg overall)

Don’t just guess — you don’t want to overdo it.

3. Start Small

You don’t need a lab setup — just a clean 10ml bottle will do.

  • Start with 50/50 proportions of each flavour
  • Shake well
  • Let it sit (steep) for 10–30 minutes
  • Test a small amount in your tank or pod

If it tastes good, great. If not… at least you didn’t waste your whole bottle!

4. Keep a Mixing Log

Trust me — the amount of times I’ve heard “What did I mix last week? It was banging, but I can’t remember what it was…”

Jot down:

  • Flavours used
  • Ratios
  • PG/VG
  • Nic strength
  • Your thoughts

Yes, you’ll feel like a vape nerd. But when you discover a winning combo, it’s worth it.

💡 Flavour Combo Ideas to Try

If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few shop-favourite blends:

  • Strawberry + Watermelon = Summer sweet
  • Mango + Menthol = Exotic chill
  • Vanilla Custard + Tobacco = Creamy smooth
  • Lemonade + Blueberry = Fizzy berry twist
  • Cola + Cherry = Classic drink vibes

Avoid mixing overly complex flavours (like “Unicorn Blood” and “Rainbow Candy”) unless you’re ready for flavour chaos.

⚠️ What Not to Mix

  • Don’t mix salt nic with high-VG freebase
  • Don’t mix expired or oxidised juice (brown or funky-smelling)
  • Don’t mix three or more flavours until you’ve mastered two

And for the love of your coil, don’t mix anything that contains CBD or nicotine pouches into e-liquid. E-liquid is a specific formula — not a catch-all for random substances.

Final Thoughts from the Shop Floor

Mixing your own e-liquid flavours can be a fun little side project — a great way to learn more about your taste and get even more out of your kit. You don’t need to be a vape chemist — just start small, keep it simple, and don’t be afraid to experiment.

Got a flavour combo you love? Pop in and tell us! We’re always up for trying something new (and nicking your ideas).

Disclaimer: Always mix e-liquids responsibly and only with products intended for vaping. Do not mix oils, CBD, or other non-e-liquid substances into your vape.

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