DIY E-Liquid

Nicotine Shots

A nicotine shot is never vaped on its own: it is used to set the strength of a DIY recipe. This page currently has one product, the Liquideo Nicotine 50/50 shot, at €1.20.

A nicotine shot is mixed with a PG/VG base and a flavour concentrate to make a complete DIY e-liquid, at the nicotine strength you choose.

50/50 ratio, the same PG/VG balance as most common bases.
€1.20 a bottle.
Dosed according to the final nicotine strength you want in the mix.
To be paired with a base and a flavour concentrate.

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Liquideo

10ml

Liquideo 50/50 Nicotine Shot 10ml

€1.20

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How do I dose a nicotine shot?

A nicotine shot is a concentrated bottle used only to adjust the nicotine strength of a DIY recipe: it replaces neither the base nor the flavour concentrate.

The role of the nicotine shot in a DIY recipe

A DIY recipe is made up of a flavour concentrate for the taste, a PG/VG base for the volume, and a nicotine shot for the nicotine. The nicotine shot is the only one of the three ingredients that contains nicotine: the base and the flavour have none when you buy them, which leaves the vaper free to make a nicotine-free mix or a high-strength one, with the same bottles.

What does 50/50 mean on a nicotine shot?

The Liquideo Nicotine 50/50 shot carries the PG/VG ratio of its own liquid, here in equal parts. This ratio counts in the final calculation of the mix: the larger the volume of nicotine shot used compared with the total volume, the more it influences the PG/VG ratio of the finished recipe. For a well-controlled mix, it is better to choose a nicotine shot whose ratio is close to that of the base used.

Working out the volume of nicotine shot needed

The calculation follows a simple logic: the volume of nicotine shot increases with the nicotine strength you are aiming for and with the total volume of the mix. In practice, for a 100ml mix, the number of bottles of nicotine shot needed depends on the strength of the nicotine shot itself and the final strength you want; the rest of the volume is made up by the base and the flavour concentrate. If in doubt about the proportions, it is better to make a small test batch before remaking a whole series of bottles.

Common mistakes with a nicotine shot

The most frequent mistake is forgetting to subtract from the total volume of base planned the volume taken up by the nicotine shot: without this adjustment, the mix goes over the target final volume and the real strength is thrown off. Another trap is pairing a nicotine shot with a ratio very different from the base: the finished mix then drifts away from the PG/VG ratio stated on the two original bottles.

Storing a nicotine shot

A nicotine shot should be kept away from light and heat, like any product containing nicotine: prolonged exposure to heat or sunlight alters its taste and effectiveness over time.

Frequently asked questions

Can I vape a nicotine shot on its own?

No, a nicotine shot is never vaped on its own: it is designed to be mixed with a base and a flavour concentrate, never used as it is.

Does a 50/50 nicotine shot go with every base?

The Liquideo Nicotine 50/50 shot pairs best with a base with a ratio close to 50/50, to keep a consistent final ratio. It can still be used with other ratios, bearing in mind its influence on the final mix.

Can I make an e-liquid without a nicotine shot?

Yes, a DIY recipe made up only of a flavour concentrate and a base gives a nicotine-free e-liquid. The nicotine shot only comes in if you want a nicotine strength.

How long should a nicotine mix steep?

The resting time depends mostly on the flavour used, not on the nicotine shot: a few days is generally enough for most recipes, and the most reliable approach is to taste the mix regularly.

Can I use a nicotine shot with a 10ml flavour?

Yes, the size of the flavour concentrate bottle changes nothing about the method: the nicotine shot is always dosed according to the final nicotine strength you want and the total volume of the mix.