Dreamsicle v.Perfected

submitted over 9 years ago by VurveMixologist

So far, I have found my niche in this hobby to be taking flavors that already exist and perfecting them. With that said, I present to you my juice of the week; Dreamsicle.

There is a pretty standard recipe in the beginner sticky to the right column. It started off with the base of orange cream and some other cream flavor, but it wasn't right. Too harsh, not sweet enough, no ice cream flavor. My recipe aimed to fix all these problems I felt it had in an effort to make it taste like I was actually biting into a dreamsicle.

Vanilla bean ice cream (tfa) 4%
Orange cream (tfa) 3%
Sweet Tangerine (cap) 2%
Marshmallow (tfa) 1%
Koolada (tfa) 0.5%

So, vanilla bean ice cream... We meet again. Holy crap, this flavor is awesome. I don't think I really need to explain the reasoning for this flavor as it should be fairly obvious. It's the perfect flavor for anything you are going to do that's ice cream based.

Orange cream is the main base for the orange flavor. As I mentioned above though, it a bit harsh. Taste like eating orange peel, not drinking orange juice. The vanilla bean ice cream smoothes this out a little bit, but it's not perfect at this point.

Sweet Tangerine. Bingo! This fixes the orange cream flavor. It's a bit more vibrant and sweeter. Pairs with the orange cream perfectly to create that dreamsicle flavor.

Marshmallow helps to smooth out the citrus and bring down the buttery vanilla bean ice cream while still adding that fluffy creaminess you want our of ice cream.

Koolada is another given for this. Makes your ice cream nice and chilly.

That's it. Hope you like it. Takes a few days to steep, but it's still pretty darn good as a shake and vape.

Comments

4 points

by daathover 9 years agoMixologist

Looks yummy!

For some reason I always smile a little when I see percentages like that... 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%

2 points

by magicker71over 9 years ago

I've been struggling with a simple creamsicle flavor as well and agree with many of your observations. Thanks for sharing and I'll definitely be ordering the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream to give it a try.

2 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

Vanilla bean ice cream is an absolute must!

1 points

by Maze9189over 9 years ago

I've been substituting it with French Vanilla Deluxe in all of my juices while I wait until I make another order, am I missing out that much?

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

Just read /u/fizzmustard description of vanilla bean ice cream, and you will get the Idea.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY_eJuice/comments/33ns4t/mustard_milk_or_strawberries_and_cream_the/

2 points

by SweetGunnySteveover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I just mixed this. Oh boy, does the juice smell AMAZING. Even the GF approves. Haven't given it a S&V yet as I've got couple ml left in the tank of something else.

Much excitement.

1 points

by ThirdWorldOrderover 9 years ago

I have no idea what a Dreamsicle is so I did some research for myself and others who may not know either

>Dear Cecil:

>OK, Popsicles and Fudgesicles I understand. So what's the difference between a Creamsicle and a Dreamsicle?

>— C.S., Chicago

>Cecil replies:

>The sherbet-like shell of the Creamsicle is identical to that of the Dreamsicle, but the payoff inside is ice cream in the former, ice milk in the latter. The difference in price, last time I checked, was about a nickel.

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

It's like an orange, creamy popsicle

1 points

by ThirdWorldOrderover 9 years ago

That sounds like a creamsicle

3 points

by skiddlzninjaover 9 years agoThat one moderator. You know, the honey guy.

Nah, dreamsicle has more of a thick, creamy, gooey center(like frozen custard). Less like ice cream and more like really cold, semi-solid pudding. Delicious.

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

Probably just different brands name for the same thing.

1 points

by fullofdaysover 9 years ago

So no butter cream? Interesting. Will try

2 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

The vanilla bean ice cream does a good job of filing that role. No need for it. Maybe if I was doing ab ice cream or gelato, but popsicles are supposed to be a little on the lighter side.

1 points

by fullofdaysover 9 years ago

Makes a lot of sense

1 points

by ScreamQueen813over 9 years ago

I don't think TFA makes a sweet tangerine, it's likely CAP 😉

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

Whoops! You are probably right.

*Definitely right

1 points

by n0gg1nover 9 years ago

don't have cap sweet tangerine, but I have cap juicy orange, do you think that will work?

1 points

by mikarmover 9 years agoPâtissier

How mild is the juicy orange? To me the sweet tangerine is very mild but of course everyone is different. So if the juicy orange is much more in your face you might use a bit less.

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

This. I haven't tried it so I can't say. However, sweet Tangerine is very pleasant, light, sweet, and fruity. If juicy orange is harsh or has a punch like most citrus, go easy on it.

1 points

by mikarmover 9 years agoPâtissier

If I didn't have orange cream would you think I could use another orange flavor(I only have FW - Blood Orange) and a little Cream Fresh? IS the TFA Orange Cream more orange or more cream?

1 points

by n0gg1nover 9 years ago

juicy orange is like TFA orange cream, but not creamy, just juicy like TFA juicy peach. will try to use it at 1%. thanks for sharing.

1 points

by mentiveover 9 years ago

I've vaped 4 bottles in a row of the "leaked" unicorn milk. I'll have to mix this up tonight, it's time for a change.

1 points

by Trollin4Lyfeover 9 years ago

TFA vanilla bean ice cream always destroys my wicks, anyone else have this problem? I'm going to mix a batch right now and see how it does, though.

1 points

by Python4funover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Capella's Orange Creamsickle is a good hit as a single flavor, but I do 8% plus 1% Koolada. fwiw

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years ago

I subbed Orange Cream TFA for Orange Creamsicle CAP in my recipe, but it just didn't work out. Not enough orange. Does it work out better by itself? It does smell really good! Just didn't vape as well.

1 points

by Python4funover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I've never used the tfa

1 points

by Python4funover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I haven't mixed the cap with anything else. It's really good by itself in my opinion.