This is what I've made, 4% golden pineapple(cap), 2% coconut(fa), 1% vbic(cap), 2 drops rum(fw). 30pg/70vg/3mg nic base of 25ml which I added the flavors to, it's not bad but I'm missing something. Any suggestions on how to make it better?
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Just a suggestion but I would leave the Cap VBIC out and sub in maybe 2% FLV Cream and if you don't have that try 1% FA Cream Fresh with 1% FA Vienna Cream. Also, I would scale back the Golden Pineapple to 2% and add 2% INW Pineapple because it's more of a pineapple juice flavor.
2% Cap Golden Pineapple
2% INW Pineapple
2% FLV Cream (or 1% each of FA Cream Fresh and Vienna Cream)
2% FA Coconut
YMMV
2% Cap Golden Pineapple
2% INW Pineapple
2% FLV Cream (or 1% each of FA Cream Fresh and Vienna Cream)
2% FA Coconut
YMMV
.25-.5 Marachino Cherry TFA 
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Just bought some for my PUSD Cake.
.Just bought some for my PUSD Cake.
I don't have the cream flavors right now, but I will on my next order, thanks.Just a suggestion but I would leave the Cap VBIC out and sub in maybe 2% FLV Cream and if you don't have that try 1% FA Cream Fresh with 1% FA Vienna Cream. Also, I would scale back the Golden Pineapple to 2% and add 2% INW Pineapple because it's more of a pineapple juice flavor.
2% Cap Golden Pineapple
2% INW Pineapple
2% FLV Cream (or 1% each of FA Cream Fresh and Vienna Cream)
2% FA Coconut
YMMV
What creams do you have on hand? (other than VBIC)
Cherry is one of my favorite flavors, but I haven't found one that I like. Let me know what you think of the one you just got..25-.5 Marachino Cherry TFA
Just bought some for my PUSD Cake.
As of now, no creams that's why I tried the vbic. I'm not too fond of sweet flavors, that's why I've stayed away from creams.
Ah, okay.
My entire DIY life revolves around creams.
As in: What flavors am I going to add to cream today?
Custards, creams and milks are not all sweet (well, some are). They add smoothness and creaminess more than sweetness. In some cases they do add a bit sweetness (think "Sweet Cream" as opposed to plain "Cream").
Good all purpose creams to have on hand would be FA Cream Fresh, FA Vienna Cream and FLV Cream. These three flavors add creaminess without any superfluous sweetness and with all three, a little goes a long way.
Sometimes. If it's too sweet, I'll cut it with tobacco. I recently bought some sweetener and decided it wasn't for me.
My Pina Colada recipes tend to have a pretty heavy cream presence as well. It really makes the pineapple and coconut pop over the rum.
I've found success using TFAs pina colada flavoring, and then doctoring the pineapple to taste, as the coconut is pretty strong in the pina colada flavoring itself. I add cream and rum and I'm good to go.
I've found success using TFAs pina colada flavoring, and then doctoring the pineapple to taste, as the coconut is pretty strong in the pina colada flavoring itself. I add cream and rum and I'm good to go.
I like Hangsen cream for a plain cream. FA fresh cream and FA vienna cream I prefer at a 2:1 ratio. Fa vanilla swirl is another must have for me, sweet but not sickly sweet. It and the HS cream pair well for me.
@dennism, I'm not sure how you like your Pina Coladas (made from scratch, frozen concentrates like Bacardi, or bottled mixers like Mr/ & Mrs. T's), but here's a couple of my thoughts.
For a simple single flavor mix, I like INW-Pina Colada. It is good as a stand-alone (I like it at 6%as single flavor mix). It can also be used as a solid base (@ 3-4%) to tweak with additional ingredients. Whether it is just making the pineapple, or coconut, to the forefront; or adding secondary fruit like strawberry, or banana, to make a custom colada... the Inawera works well.
If I am make a Pina Colada vape from scratch; I like using TFA's Coconut Candy as the core of my coconut component. To me, it most resembles baker's coconut with that subtle, but noticeable sweetness, compared to other coconuts I have used. This sweetness is key to replicating the sweetness found in the Coco Lopez Coconut Cream, which is often used in top-shelf Pina Colada cocktails. If one finds it not "coconutty" enough, a secondary coconut can be added.
INW-Pineapple is my go-to pineapple for cocktail vapes. To me, it has a great fresh, fully ripe, fruit flavor. It is not too tart and not too sweet. It can easily be tweaked with TFA-Sea Buckthorn if I need it to be a bit more tart; or Cap-Golden Pineapple if I want it sweeter.
I find creams are okay to add, but can quickly get in the way of the pineapple/coconut centerpiece. Use them sparingly to begin with, and add as needed. I like the FA-Fresh Cream/Vienna Cream combo @Letitia mentioned; though I have also used various whipped creams with success too (they tend to be lighter/less custard-y than many others.
Meringue can be useful for added mouthfeel.
For a simple single flavor mix, I like INW-Pina Colada. It is good as a stand-alone (I like it at 6%as single flavor mix). It can also be used as a solid base (@ 3-4%) to tweak with additional ingredients. Whether it is just making the pineapple, or coconut, to the forefront; or adding secondary fruit like strawberry, or banana, to make a custom colada... the Inawera works well.
If I am make a Pina Colada vape from scratch; I like using TFA's Coconut Candy as the core of my coconut component. To me, it most resembles baker's coconut with that subtle, but noticeable sweetness, compared to other coconuts I have used. This sweetness is key to replicating the sweetness found in the Coco Lopez Coconut Cream, which is often used in top-shelf Pina Colada cocktails. If one finds it not "coconutty" enough, a secondary coconut can be added.
INW-Pineapple is my go-to pineapple for cocktail vapes. To me, it has a great fresh, fully ripe, fruit flavor. It is not too tart and not too sweet. It can easily be tweaked with TFA-Sea Buckthorn if I need it to be a bit more tart; or Cap-Golden Pineapple if I want it sweeter.
I find creams are okay to add, but can quickly get in the way of the pineapple/coconut centerpiece. Use them sparingly to begin with, and add as needed. I like the FA-Fresh Cream/Vienna Cream combo @Letitia mentioned; though I have also used various whipped creams with success too (they tend to be lighter/less custard-y than many others.
Meringue can be useful for added mouthfeel.
Meringue can be useful for added mouthfeel.
Ohhhhh... I love that idea. I feel another flavor purchase coming on...
This is my (no longer) top-secret recipe for Piña Colada Juice. More ingredients than many but well worth it. It is based on a wonderful Piña Colada recipe made by Dave Bellows, aka ID10-T. He approved my modifications and it is wonderful!
My Piña Coladashttp://..................../flavor/143
FA Coconut 2.5%
FA Cream Fresh 2%
CAP Golden Pineapple .80%
VTA Light Rum 1%
FA Jamaican Special (Jamaican Rum) 1%
FA Lime Tahiti (Distilled) .25%
INW Pineapple 3%
SugarDaddy Sweetener (or whatever you like) .5% (optional)
VTA Sugarloaf Pineapple 3% (or take your INW Pineapple up to 6% - it is better to me with the Sugarloaf, but INW Pineapple is wonderful!
FLV Sweet Coconut 2%
WS-23 30% .5% or Koolada .75%
Shake and Vape but better with a 3 day steep
The original had the TFA Coconut Candy that @IDJoel recommended. The FLV Sweet Coconut is better, IMHO.
My Piña Coladashttp://..................../flavor/143
FA Coconut 2.5%
FA Cream Fresh 2%
CAP Golden Pineapple .80%
VTA Light Rum 1%
FA Jamaican Special (Jamaican Rum) 1%
FA Lime Tahiti (Distilled) .25%
INW Pineapple 3%
SugarDaddy Sweetener (or whatever you like) .5% (optional)
VTA Sugarloaf Pineapple 3% (or take your INW Pineapple up to 6% - it is better to me with the Sugarloaf, but INW Pineapple is wonderful!
FLV Sweet Coconut 2%
WS-23 30% .5% or Koolada .75%
Shake and Vape but better with a 3 day steep
The original had the TFA Coconut Candy that @IDJoel recommended. The FLV Sweet Coconut is better, IMHO.
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