DIY Andre's Mate (Bowden's Mate clone) ejuice recipe

#1 by r0guez0mbie, Jan 6. 2017, 18:21

Fantastic recipe. i was a massive fan of Bowdens, but not of its pricetag.
This is a great recipe that fits the profile nicely. ADV for me now.

#2 by Andre, Jan 6. 2017, 18:24

Thank you for the positive comment. Enjoy r0guez0mbie.

#3 by Andre, Jan 9. 2017, 08:43

Thank you, and the same to you and yours DraGonEyeGR.

#4 by Pisces, Jan 13. 2017, 09:19

Lovely recipe @Andre. It's closer than I ever got. I do find that it benefits from a month's steep. That way the peppermint fades and the chocolate comes through into balance.

#5 by Andre, Jan 13. 2017, 09:51

Thank you @Pisces. Glad you are enjoying it. Yes, a longer steep certainly is beneficial.

#6 by GregF, Mar 2. 2017, 16:07

I normally enjoy tobacco profiles and thought I would try this for something different. Not being a mint/menthol fan I didn't have too high an expectation but to my surprise I really enjoyed this. Nice cool and refreshing mint chocolate. This is a winner well done.

#7 by the_method, Mar 7. 2017, 00:18

Nice work Andre!

#8 by Andre, Mar 7. 2017, 07:04

Thank you @GregF and @the_method. Your kind words are appreciated.

#9 by Petrus, Mar 7. 2017, 10:48

Andre, this is work of art, well done. Keep up the good work. Thumps up.

#10 by JB, Mar 25. 2017, 08:59

Very,very nice,well done Andre.

#11 by r0guez0mbie, May 1. 2017, 16:40

This has become my "spoil me" juice. When I'm looking for something gooooood. Extremely well balanced, and just... yum.

#12 by Man has no name, Jun 2. 2017, 17:49

Very lekker, well done

#13 by Andre, Jun 2. 2017, 18:19

Thank you Petrus, JB, Rogue and Man has no name. Your positive feedback is much appreciated.

#14 by zonablazer, Jun 19. 2017, 04:44

Andre....this is by far one of the BEST clone's I've tried. I've not found anything as good as this. Thanks!

#15 by Andre, Jun 19. 2017, 09:56

Thank you for the kind words zonablazer, much appreciated. Please be so kind as to star rate the recipe too.

#16 by r0guez0mbie, Jun 19. 2017, 10:02

I am running out of old formula INW chocolate. Has anyone tried it with the new formula? I have also been told Jungle Flavors Chocolate is similar to INW Milk Chocolate

#17 by peterj, Jun 30. 2017, 09:53

Hey Andre, looks perfect and almost ready to mix. However, can't get hold of FA Mild Winter here in the UK - any recommendations for an alternative peppermint?

#18 by Andre, Jun 30. 2017, 09:59

Hi peterj. TPA Peppermint should be ok.

#19 by Andre, Jul 30. 2017, 09:27

Since the old formula of INW Milk Chocolate is becoming scarce, I have replaced it with JF Milk Chocolate, which works perfectly in its place.

#20 by ToyMaker, Sep 27. 2017, 21:47

Congrats on your recipe. Any idea if FW/TFA Milk Chocolate can work as substitutes? Because I can't find INW V1 or JF pretty much anywhere in Europe.

#21 by Andre, Sep 28. 2017, 00:09

Hi ToyMaker. I have not tried either of those so cannot say if they will work as substitutes. I have made it with FW White Chocolate at 1.5 % in the place of INW/JF Milk Chocolate. Of course that gives a white chocolate taste, which is quite good, but does take it away from the Bowden's Mate vibe.

#22 by titi14, Dec 2. 2017, 11:21

Does INW (milk chocolate that is becoming scarce) of make INAWERA???

#23 by titi14, Dec 2. 2017, 11:22

i.e this? http://www.zerobacco.gr/en/e-liquid-diy/flavours/inawera-139/inawera-milk-chocolate-10ml-flavour.html?limit=100

#24 by ToyMaker, Dec 2. 2017, 19:19

Titi14, I use TPA double chocolate. Works like a charm. However: DON’T vape it until it steeps at least for 20-25 days (until it gets this nice honey-like color). You’ll have missed almost everything the recipe has to offer.

#25 by ToyMaker, Dec 2. 2017, 19:23

Τώρα είδα ότι μάλλον είσαι Έλληνας. Μόλις έφτιαξα 2 120μελα. 😊 Δώσ´του πολύ χρόνο να στιπάρει όπως είπα μέχρι να γίνει μελί, αλλιώς θα ατμίσεις μια αηδία. Όταν στιπάρει είναι αρρώστια, δεν προλαβαίνω να φτιάχνω για συναδέλφους στο γραφείο.

#26 by 2Fargone, Jan 27. 2018, 21:46

Hey Andre this is realy a awasome recipe, Thx fore sharing, regards too U from Norway:)

#27 by Eugeny, Feb 5. 2018, 01:56

I do w/o Koolada and replace Mild Winter (Peppermint) (FA) to pappermint (FW), 15 days steeping, its not bad I like it, not hard vape, not strong, miity sweety(medium) loved! Thank You for recipe :)

#28 by Krayfish404, Mar 15. 2018, 11:06

This is very nice yes, thank you Andre. I didn't have the chocolate so I used the same percentage in Double Chocolate Clear TFA. Like a charm.

#29 by Monotom, May 19. 2018, 01:09

@ToyMaker - did you mean Cap Double Chocolate?

#30 by Monotom, May 19. 2018, 01:10

oh wait... Cap and TPA both have a double chocolate. Sorry about that... At what % did that work out for you?

#31 by atssec97, Aug 28. 2018, 13:13

I found this to be a very nice vape! Well balanced and very tasty. The mint and cooling is a bit much at first but after a good long steep (a month or two) they settle very nicely. The smooth chocolaty mint aftertaste lingers making you want more! Very well done and much appreciation for sharing!

#32 by andy0829, Oct 16. 2018, 20:43

This IS Bowdens Mate ! . Top job

#33 by Renan, Nov 30. 2018, 23:28

Hello I can use, inawera chocolate milk in place?

#34 by mattheos, Feb 24. 2019, 21:01

Great recipe. I love it. Thanks.

#35 by Stormz, Mar 3. 2021, 07:25

Great recipe. Right out of the mix, I get a strong peppermint, koolada, and a bit of vanilla on the exhale. Hoping the chocolate comes through with some steep time. But you definitely nailed the peppermint and coolness of this vape. Well done!

#36 by Metalmegz, May 6. 2021, 03:29

Doesnt taste at all like bowdens mate to me.. how long do you steep for? I know 5 pawns steeps there juices for months before they sell them so maybe thats the issue.

#37 by Metalmegz, May 6. 2021, 03:30

Doesnt taste at all like bowdens mate to me.. how long do you steep for? I know 5 pawns steeps there juices for months before they sell them so maybe thats the issue.