DIY Nerd Lyfe (v2) ejuice recipe :: e-Liquid Calculator

#1 by Ryno2424, Feb 21. 2017, 23:44

This is a awesome juice! Highly recommend making this. You won't be disappointed.

#2 by Chapel, Feb 24. 2017, 15:57

Thanks you very much Ryno2424!!

#3 by Ryno2424, Feb 24. 2017, 16:08

You're welcome! And thank you for an awesome recipe that has become an ADV for me.

#4 by Dingo Monkey, Feb 28. 2017, 03:16

Indeed...great recipe, madam juicesmith

#5 by HrtOfTheDvl, Mar 3. 2017, 01:00

I've got everything needed to make this on its way...I'm gonna make the version with 1% meringue and .25% dragonfruit

#6 by Chapel, Mar 8. 2017, 02:28

Let me know how that works HrtOfTheDvl !

#7 by TheJuiceFairy, Mar 10. 2017, 06:03

This is fabulous!

#8 by Chapel, Mar 10. 2017, 19:26

Thank you so much TJF!!!

#9 by Juicer addict, Mar 22. 2017, 00:52

Absolutely amazing great work as always!!! Thank you!!!

#10 by Chapel, Mar 22. 2017, 12:22

Thank You!! I appreciate your kind words!

#11 by JeffP605, May 4. 2017, 02:39

Love this stuff :)

#12 by Vapor_Douche, Jun 9. 2017, 11:49

No offense, but I was disappointed with this one. Is it supposed to taste like plastic? I let this steep for almost a month too. :/

#13 by Ryno2424, Jun 9. 2017, 13:12

@vapor_douche you must have did something wrong. I mix this all the time and never once has it tasted like plastic.

#14 by Chapel, Jun 9. 2017, 16:34

@Vapor_Douche, I am sorry this has been your experience.. it is to be a shake and vape recipe, but I've not heard anyone with a problem before this. In any case, I am sorry you didn't like it. 😔

#15 by Vapor_Douche, Jun 9. 2017, 23:51

I'll try it again as a snv... Maybe I messed up. Regardless it looks to be a good recipe. Thanks for sharing

#16 by Chapel, Jun 10. 2017, 17:34

You are welcome! 😊

#17 by Coldnemessis, Jun 20. 2017, 21:46

Thanks for this recipe !!! Is awesome!!. Only problem is i cannot make more than 30 ml cause of Rainbow Drops since always after 3-4 days the damn flavor fade >.> We need a substitute that does not fade for this and this is GOLD

#18 by Chapel, Jun 20. 2017, 22:08

Thank you so very very much Coldnemessis!! I appreciate the love!

#19 by Coldnemessis, Jul 20. 2017, 01:17

@Chapel Hello there just wanted to come forward with today's mix. So today i made 30 ml with the Dragon Fruit at .25% and Meringue at 1%. Now i use Flavor art Meringue since i didn't have TFA, as shake and Vape i prefer the original version since it taste more candy like from the get go. I will let it steep for 1 day then try again see what changes. Again Thanks for recipe.

#20 by Chapel, Jul 20. 2017, 04:08

Thank you for that @Coldnemessis!

#21 by Adam_P, Sep 18. 2017, 22:02

Any alternative to red liquorice? Anise maybe? Or is this a totally different flavour?

#22 by Chapel, Sep 19. 2017, 19:41

@Adam_P - red Licorice is akin to red twizzlers, Anise is more Black Licorice. You could try it, but the result would be far closer to Mike and Ike's than nerd rope. If you try it that way, be sure and let me know how it turns out. Now, that having been said, I think it might be possible to replicate the taste of red licorice with FA Black Currant and FA Oba Oba. Look up the Black Currant under flavor list on this site to fine usage recommendation, the FA Oba Oba should be around 1%

#23 by Munson, Nov 8. 2017, 16:36

I am excited to try this I just ordered the stuff for it. Would I be able to add a little super sweet to it or does it not need it. Is it pretty sweet on its own

#24 by Chapel, Nov 8. 2017, 17:57

Munson, It is quite sweet on it's own, and I've never used sweeteners in any of my recipes, nor have I heard anyone needing it in this. I will ask around and let you know if anyone thinks it needs it. 😉

#25 by Munson, Nov 9. 2017, 15:58

Cool I am excited to try it. I want a candy flavor. I just started diy. Have you ever tried blinky e juice?

#26 by Chapel, Nov 9. 2017, 16:34

Actually Munson, I haven't had a commercial juice in years. Allergic to Artificial sweeteners and sensitive to Diketones so, It's always been easier to diy. I hope you enjoy the recipe! Congratulations on starting DIY!

#27 by Jthectic, Dec 17. 2017, 19:58

Munson try adding 0.25% of super sweet.

#28 by Munson, Dec 25. 2017, 04:19

To me I felt like it was missing something idk.

#29 by Chapel, Dec 25. 2017, 19:39

I'm so sorry you weren't super pleased Munson! Perhaps you will be able to improve upon it! Did you try adding super sweet?

#30 by Munson, Dec 25. 2017, 23:52

It was still very good don’t get me wrong. Everyone has a little different taste. I might try adding a little sweetener and more rainbow drop idk lol.

#31 by Jthectic, Jan 5. 2018, 02:09

Chapel: It tends to fade with marshmallow added compared to V1. I've gone through ~200mL of v1 and v2 combined, and think V1 had a stronger more satisfying flavour.
For improvements (now that you don't have to stick with 4 flavours for the DoD comp) would you still recommend this version, minus marshmallow, dropping dragonfruit to 0.25-0.5% and adding meringue?

#32 by Jthectic, Jan 10. 2018, 07:14

Followup. Tried with both 0.75% dragonfruit and meringue. Meringue throws the flavour off for at least 4 days until it steeps in and the bakery note goes. I think there may be a better option than meringue for emulsifying, was thinking tfa whipped cream along with dragonfruit. Either way this is a great recipe to keep on tweaking for my tastes.

#33 by Gadya, Feb 22. 2018, 22:14

a large selection of flavors, but no rainbow drops. tell me, please, a replacement - if possible ..
I write using Google - translator (..

#34 by Chapel, Feb 26. 2018, 04:57

Jthectic, I am glad to read all your insights! And thank you for enjoying the recipe, as well as your tweeks!

#35 by Chapel, Feb 26. 2018, 04:58

Gadya- if you have any sort of rainbow candy at your disposal, like Skittles that would work as a sub. Not sure which flavors you have to work with, so it is hard to offer more help.

#36 by Gadya, Feb 26. 2018, 09:41

Chapel, you are right - I'm sorry. I thought about replacing the Rainbow Sherbet (TPA) or (Forest Mix CAP(?). if necessary - for the taste of plastic/candy - a drop of jelly candy (cap) or bubblegum (tpa)(?) (? = big doubt)) Great expectations for Rainbow Sherbet.

#37 by Chapel, Feb 26. 2018, 16:40

I think Rainbow Sherbet would get you closer, with a drop of Jelly Candy.
let me know if you try that, how it works out!

#38 by Adam17w, Jun 11. 2018, 23:21

I really like the flavour this recipe has. I just find it to harsh. Any suggestions on what I could change? Without jeopardizing the flavour.

#39 by Chapel, Jun 12. 2018, 02:11

Adam17w, actually it is possible that it you reduce the Sweet and tart to 2.5, it may clear up the harshness. I hope that helps!

#40 by Adam17w, Jun 12. 2018, 02:22

Thank you

#41 by Chapel, Jun 12. 2018, 02:37

Let me know how it goes!

#42 by Matek's Mayhem, Jun 17. 2018, 21:57

Pretty good vape. I did the .25 dragon fruit, 1% meringue. I like how subtle it is, but still has good flavor. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing.

#43 by Chapel, Jun 18. 2018, 04:36

Thank you Matek's Mayhem! I'm so pleased you like it!

#44 by Adam17w, Jun 25. 2018, 14:42

I cut back the sweet and tart to 1.5% and it's all good now. Thank you for this delicious recipe

#45 by Chapel, Jun 26. 2018, 01:02

I am so pleased Adam!!! Thank you for letting me know!!

#46 by Richie J, Jul 4. 2018, 09:29

Sounds good. I have been looking for something candy. Just ordered what I needed. Can't wait to try it.

#47 by Chapel, Jul 4. 2018, 20:14

I hope you like it Richie J!

#48 by Richie J, Jul 7. 2018, 07:32

Thanks . I just mixed this up and my first impression is pretty good.
Seems well balanced not too much anything. I'm going to let it rest a day or so before I really go to town on it but I'm sure I'm going to enjoy it.
Thanks again for the recipe. 5 star for me.

#49 by Chapel, Jul 10. 2018, 23:01

Thank you Richie J!!

#50 by studdly, Jul 26. 2018, 05:53

i have everything on hand but the
Red Licorice (TPA) so im going to try and make it without it with all the other %'s the same and hope for the best.

#51 by Chapel, Jul 26. 2018, 06:06

Good luck Studdly! Hope it turns out fine!

#52 by studdly, Jul 26. 2018, 06:10

thanks i might add ripe strawberry to it if its to bitter or something or more dragon fruit to blend easier. honestly i think a ripe strawberry would be an ok sub. i got one mixing i thought i had marshmallow but only had whip cream . so i guess i butchered it but i only made 100ml so we will see how it goes lol. ill post some edits but right now its all the same %s just no licorice

#53 by studdly, Jul 27. 2018, 05:43

ok so for a quick update i use a mag. stirrer i made with some spare computer parts so i let it mix all night slowly to help it mix and steep faster. well i tried it today been vaping it at work and at first it tastes like you just ate a handful of skittles its like spot on but the after taste and the longer you vape on it. idk if any of you remember when skittles tried to make bubble gum., but thats exactly what this tastes like skittles bubble gum, its actually really good thank you for this recipe and if you want since its yours to begin with you can make the skit bubble gum just use whip cream instead of marshmallow and no licorice. 5 star rating :)

#54 by Chapel, Jul 28. 2018, 15:41

Thank you Studdly! You can feel free to publish the remix as your own, I would not be offended! Have a wonderful weekend! 😘

#55 by Triston.volom, Apr 1. 2019, 17:40

I tried this and thought there was something unbalanced. It was good, but something was off. Second trial , I raised sweet and tart to 3.5%, lowered Red Licorice to 4.6%, and raised rainbow drops to 3.9%. Btw the marshmallow was unnecessary and muted the recipe. So much better without it. No meringue either. Just 1% Dragonfruit is perfect. This will get you closer to nerds rope. There's still something missing though. This recipe taste more like a dulled nerd. Kind of like nerds after you chewed them up pretty good instead of how super tart and bright they are when you first night into them. Idk how to emulate that in the vape and what flavor I would choose for that, but that's what's missing.

#56 by Chapel, Apr 1. 2019, 18:05

Triston, thank you so much for your feedback! I appreciate it and hope it can help others that might not be super sold on the recipe.
One thought. I would be willing to bet that a very very low % addition on FA Candy/Jammy wizard would give you exactly what you are looking for. And when I say low, I mean in the .15%-.25% range.
If you try this, do let me know what you think!

#57 by Triston.volom, Apr 1. 2019, 18:11

Yeah it's definitely that sharp, super tart note that almost makes your lips pucker. I definitely will have to pick those flavors up and give em a try. Idk if you still vape this flavor, but if you ever mix it again, do try the percentages I suggested and you'll see a pretty decent improvement in terms of balance. Now all you need to give me is a bottle caps or sweet tart ropes recipe :) idk if you have ever tried the rope version of sweet tarts, but they are phenomenal and seem pretty simple to clone lol

#58 by Chapel, Apr 1. 2019, 23:40

Like....actual food or a vape?
TBF. I don't vape this any more. I mixed back in the days when I could still handle a little bit of Diketones in my mixes. 😉

#59 by Matek's Mayhem, Jul 6. 2019, 19:59

For a while now I have enjoyed your recipes. This one is no different. I adapted it for a mtl pod (adjust total flavor %) to 25% and mix to 60/40. Very nice and enjoyable vape. Thanks for sharing.

#60 by diyjuicer, Nov 9. 2019, 20:10

I just saw this recipe referenced in a CNN article about how people are moving to DIY because of the flavor bans. Now I need to try this. lol

#61 by Chapel, Nov 10. 2019, 13:31

Marek's Mayhem, thank you for your kind words!
diyjuicer- I literally just saw that. I am in shock!! I never ever expected any sort of publicity. I hope you enjoy it!

#62 by SessionDrummer, Nov 16. 2019, 12:57

Mainstream now ....

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/vaping/more-vapers-are-making-their-own-juice-not-without-risks-n1081496

#63 by Fizion, Nov 29. 2019, 20:37

Apparently mixing this is "complicated" lol. Granted the person in the nbc news article is a first time DIYer... anywho, for a first mix she picked a pretty good one. Been a while since I had those nerd ropes or even nerds but it's pretty spot on.

Also, I hope other new DIYers heed the warnings in that article... like, uhm.. don't squirt nicotine directly into your eyes. >.\

#64 by Chapel, Nov 30. 2019, 21:35

Thank you SessionDrummerand Fizion!! ❤️😊

#65 by Metalmegz, Jun 6. 2021, 20:49

Dont have sweet n tart.. can i sub sour into this?

#66 by SessionDrummer, Jul 8. 2022, 20:24

Sorry I missed this Chapel, you're welcome. :)