The idea of mixing your own vape juice can seem a bit intimidating. You see a big shortfill bottle and a little nic shot and think you’re about to perform some complex chemistry experiment.

But I’ve got great news: it’s ridiculously easy. You’re basically just pouring one thing into another and giving it a good shake. That’s it. This guide will walk you through it step-by-step, so you can feel like a pro in no time.

TLDR

• To make 3mg vape juice, pour one 10ml, 18mg nicotine shot into a 50ml shortfill bottle. This creates 60ml of e-liquid with a final nicotine strength of 3mg

• Secure the cap and shake the bottle vigorously for at least one minute

What You’ll Need Before You Start

Before you play mad scientist, let’s get your gear lined up:

• Your Shortfill E-Liquid: One bottle of 0mg, nicotine-free vape juice with space at the top
• Your Nicotine Shot (Nic Shot): The small 10ml bottle of unflavoured, concentrated nicotine.
• A Paper Towel: To clean up any potential spills or drips.
• Gloves (Optional but Smart): A good idea to keep the concentrated nicotine off your skin.

How to Use Nic Shots: A 4-Step Process for Perfect Vape Juice Nicotine Mixing

Alright, let’s do this. It’ll take you less time than it takes to make a cup of tea.

Step 1: Pop the Tops

First, take the main caps off both your shortfill and your nic shot bottle. Now you need to get the plastic nozzles (the pointy tips) off. They can be a bit stubborn, but a small flathead screwdriver or a dedicated bottle opener tool will pop them right off.

Step 2: The Pour

This is the main event! Carefully pour the entire contents of your 10ml nic shot into the big shortfill bottle. Try not to spill any of that precious liquid!

Step 3: Seal and Shake

Firmly press the shortfill’s nozzle back onto the bottle until it clicks into place. Screw the cap on tight. Now, give it a really good shake for at least a full minute. Seriously, don’t skimp on this part—you want that nicotine mixed in perfectly.

Step 4: Patience is a Virtue

For the absolute best flavour, it’s a good idea to let the juice sit for a few hours. This is called “steeping,” and it lets the flavours settle and mingle with the nicotine.

Shortfill Nicotine Guide: Mixing Chart for E-Liquid Strength

Shorfill Size	Number of 18mg Nic Shots	Total Nic Strength
60ml (containing 50ml of 0% e-liquid)	1x 10ml	3mg
60ml (containing 20ml of 0% e-liquid)	4x 10ml	12mg
120ml (containing 100ml of 0% e-liquid)	2x 10ml	3mg

Alternatively, we have a handy nic shot calculator you can use:

Essential Safety Tips for Mixing Nicotine in E-Liquid

This is important stuff, so listen up. Nicotine is a chemical you need to handle carefully.

• If you get any concentrated nic shot liquid on your skin, wash it off right away with soap and water.
• Always give your hands a good wash after you’re done, even if you don’t think you spilled any.
• Keep your nic shots and mixed juice stored safely where children and pets can’t get to them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a shortfill?

It’s just a big bottle of nicotine-free e-liquid, sold with some empty space at the top so you have room to add your own nicotine.

What is a nic shot?

That’s your TPD-compliant 10ml bottle of pure, unflavoured nicotine (usually 18mg). Nic shots are designed specifically to be added to shortfills.

Will adding a nic shot ruin the flavour?

Nope! The clever folks who make shortfills already thought of that. They make the flavouring a little bit stronger, so when you add the unflavoured nic shot, the final mix tastes exactly as it should.

You’re a Mixologist Now!

And that’s it! You’ve officially mastered the art of mixing your own vape juice. It’s just a simple pour-and-shake. See? Simple. Now you can grab any shortfill you want and mix it with total confidence. Happy vaping!