I've only been mixing about a week but I think I've found my new ADV. (Sorry if it is formatted funny, it is from a spreadsheet)
Size 30
What/Percent/ML
Double Watermelon (CAP)/7%/2.1
Watermelon Candy (TFA)/4%/1.2
Melon (LA)/2%/0.6
Grapefruit (INA)/2%/0.6
Koolada (TFA)/3%/0.9
Cactus (INA)/2%/0.6
Nic (48mg/ml)/2%/0.6
PG/10%/3
VG/68%/20.4
Totals/100%/30
Nothing seems to overpower. The Cactus and Grapefruit seem to work together very well to make some balanced notes to go along with the melons. I think I may use more Koolada next time. I like it cold. :)
I'm curious if I can sub out the Candy Watermelon at all. I didn't order much of it but have a 30ml of the double Watermelon.
If anyone has feedback let me know.
Thanks for all of the great resources. Due to the resources I found here, I've not had a bad batch yet!
I'll help you out!
- Double Watermelon (CAP) - 7%
- Watermelon Candy (TFA) - 4%
- Melon (LA) - 2%
- Grapefruit (INW) - 2%
- Koolada (TFA) - 3%
- Cactus (INW) - 2%
Sounds really tasty, unfortunately I don't have half of the flavoring. This is either way bookmarked!
I'm gonna have to get Lorann Melon, but I'm definitely going to try this out. I'm actually working on a Watermelon Cooler recipe myself, but it's quite different from this.
The melon may be able to be substituted. It is an enhancer more than anything in this recipe. I'm thinking about dropping it and adding lime or for a different feel marshmallow to see how it goes.
My recipe also uses lime, it's a pretty good addition imo. It's actually a lemonade base with watermelon and honeysuckle. I'll post the recipe tomorrow when I can get on my other computer.
What is LA Melon like? I know their Watermelon but I didn't see they had a Melon, as I don't tend to use their flavors unless I have no alternative.
Recipe looks delicious -- I make several awesome recipes that are in the general vicinity of this one. Melon chill flavors are one of my favorite flavor profiles. Kactus+Citrus+Melon+Cool is a winning combination, and I like your version of it. When I get a chance to pick up the INW Grapefruit, I'll make it as is, but I might try it sooner with a sub of FLV Pink Guava.
To answer your question about TFA Watermelon Candy, you can probably drop it, maybe just bump up the CAP by like ~2% to compensate? It's a pretty mild thin Watermelon flavor, perfect for using as a base Watermelon flavor but definitely not a standout/solo, and I'd bet it's getting mostly lost behind the 7% CAP Double Watermelon. That said, I'd keep it or replace it with another Watermelon -- for the most part, I really prefer my juices to use two or three different brands of the same flavor profile for primary notes because I think it adds complexity & allows you to get a more suitable flavor. That said, the golden rule of DIY is TRY IT!. You never know for sure until you make it. =)
ninja-edit: Just realized it's CAP Double Watermelon, and mine is CAP Sweet Watermelon. Can you try to compare them? I've got like 6 watermelons (2X TFA, CAP, FA, FLV, & HS) so I could probably sub it out, but I'm not sure what notes you picked it for specifically.
First off, thanks!
Cap double watermelon is a bit flat on its own. It take a TON of it (~20%) in a single mix IMO. It has a very real watermelon flavor but it lacks sweetness and the juice that watermelon should give. I probably won't buy it again if I find a watermelon that does better in this recipe. I found that adding the melon and the cactus makes this watermelon really pop.