Berry Lemonade Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

The Berry Lemonade Elux Nic Salts 20mg by Elux in Berry Lemonade at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Berry Lemonade at a glance

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Berry Lemonade is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid from Elux, a brand well known in the UK for its Legend and Bar disposable ranges. The nic salt bottles take that flavour thinking and put it into a refillable format: a sweet mixed berry base with a sharp lemonade finish, aimed at adult vapers who want a fruity, easy-going juice for a pod kit without buying a new throwaway device every few days.

Nic salts differ from freebase e-liquid in how the nicotine is formulated. Salt nicotine is paired with an organic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid and makes a 20mg/ml strength noticeably less harsh on the throat than the same strength of freebase would be. That is why salts are the usual choice for small pod systems, and why they are sold in the 10mg and 20mg bands rather than the 3mg to 6mg strengths common with freebase liquids in large sub-ohm tanks.

• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, ready to vape straight from the bottle with no mixing needed
• Bottle size: 10ml, the maximum size UK rules allow for a nicotine-containing refill bottle
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), the upper limit for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK
• Flavour: Berry Lemonade, mixed red and dark berries with a tart lemon finish
• Base: a balanced PG/VG blend of the kind used across nic salt ranges, so check the label on your bottle for the exact ratio of your batch
• Best suited to: pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices with a resistance of roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohm

The rest of this page goes through flavour, throat hit, compatible devices and coils, power, filling, troubleshooting and value, with plain comparisons to other nic salt ranges you are likely to be weighing it against. Nicotine is an addictive substance, and this product is for adults aged 18 or over only. If you do not already use nicotine, this is not a product for you.

Flavour profile: what Berry Lemonade actually tastes like

Berry Lemonade is a two-stage flavour. On the inhale you get the berry side first: a mixed berry sweetness that sits somewhere between strawberry and raspberry, with a slightly darker, jammy undertone that reads as blueberry or blackcurrant depending on who is tasting it. On the exhale the lemonade arrives, a sweet-and-sour lemon closer to cloudy lemonade or lemon sherbet than to fresh-squeezed juice. The two halves meet in the aftertaste, which is where the tartness keeps the sweetness from turning syrupy.

• Inhale: sweet mixed berries, rounded rather than sharp
• Mid-draw: berry and lemon overlap, with a light citrus acidity on the tongue
• Exhale: lemonade with a gentle fizz-like tang, then a clean fruit finish
• Aftertaste: light, slightly sour, and not heavy or sticky
• Cooling: none. This is a straight fruit flavour, not an ice or menthol blend

Sweetness sits at a medium-to-high level, which is normal for the lemonade category. The citrus acid is what stops the flavour tiring out over a full tank, and that is the usual weak point of heavily sweet berry liquids: by the third or fourth fill they can feel flat or cloying. A lemon edge keeps your palate resetting between puffs, so vape fatigue tends to set in later than it does with a plain strawberry or blue raspberry.

Temperature changes the balance. At the lower end of your device's wattage range the berry notes lead and the lemon stays in the background. Turn the power up a notch and the lemon becomes sharper and the whole profile gets warmer and more candy-like. For most people the cooler setting is the more drinkable one, and it is also kinder to the coil.

If you like the idea of fruity lemonade but want to try a neighbouring flavour first, Elux and similar nic salt ranges usually offer options such as blue sour raspberry, strawberry ice, watermelon ice, cherry cola, mango peach, pink lemonade and blueberry ice. Stock changes from week to week, so look at the Elux listings in our shop for what is currently available. A good rule is to pick one new flavour at a time and give it a full bottle before deciding, because your palate adjusts over the first few days.

Throat hit, vapour and performance at 20mg

At 20mg/ml you should expect a distinct throat hit. Because this is a salt formulation the hit is smoother than the same strength in freebase, but it is still a firm, noticeable sensation that arrives at the back of the throat on the inhale. Lower-strength users will find it strong at first, while people stepping up from 10mg tend to describe it as fuller and more satisfying rather than harsh. If the hit is too sharp for you, lowering your device's wattage or taking shorter, gentler draws brings it down quickly.

Vapour production is moderate. Nic salt liquids are designed for low-power mouth-to-lung vaping, so the clouds are modest compared with a sub-ohm setup running a high-VG liquid, but the flavour delivery per puff is good because the coil is small and the airflow is tight. The experience is closer to a cigarette-style draw: pull gently into the mouth, pause, then inhale. This is the same draw style used with the Elux disposables the brand is known for.

A few practical points about performance:

• Nicotine delivery is quick. Salt nicotine is absorbed efficiently, so a few puffs are usually enough to feel satisfied. Many new users over-vape in the first hour and then wonder why they feel light-headed.
• Consistency is good across the bottle. The flavour does not usually fade or shift between the first and last fills, provided you keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright.
• Flavour clarity improves after a coil bed-in. The first two or three tanks of a fresh coil tend to taste a bit muted while the cotton or mesh settles, then the flavour opens up.
• Hot weather matters. A bottle left in a warm car thins out and can taste noticeably sweeter and more sugary. Keep it somewhere cool.

How many puffs you get per bottle depends heavily on the device. As a rough guide, a 10ml bottle in a low-wattage pod kit supports somewhere between 1,000 and 2,000 short draws, with plenty of variation for puff length, power setting and airflow. Moderate users commonly use between 1ml and 2ml per day, so a bottle often lasts between five days and a little over a week of steady use.

It is also worth being honest about what 20mg means for chain vaping. Because each puff delivers a meaningful amount of nicotine, taking constant long draws will raise your intake quickly. Treat the strength as the main control, and use puff length as the second one.

Choosing your nicotine strength: is 20mg right for you?

Strength is the most important decision you make with a nic salt, so it is worth being clear about the numbers. A strength of 20mg/ml is the same thing as 2% nicotine by volume, and it is the highest strength that can legally be sold in the UK for e-liquid. The UK cap of 20mg/ml applies to refill liquids and to the disposable vapes that used to carry the same ceiling, and a 10ml bottle at this strength holds a lot of nicotine in total, which is why child-resistant packaging is mandatory.

• 20mg/ml (this product): the upper bracket. It tends to suit people who currently smoke a pack-style amount daily or who are already comfortable on 20mg disposables and want to move to refillable liquid at the same strength.
• 10mg/ml: a mid-range choice. It tends to suit people who vape lightly, or who find 20mg too strong and want a softer throat hit with larger puffs.
• 5mg/ml and below: usually freebase territory for larger tanks, not for tight pod devices.

If you are moving from a 20mg disposable to a refillable pod kit, 20mg salt is the like-for-like step and a reasonable place to start. If you are new to nicotine altogether, you should not start with 20mg, and in truth you should not start vaping at all. If you are currently on a stronger-feeling disposable and are not sure, buy one bottle of 20mg and one of 10mg and see which one stops you reaching for the device every few minutes.

Signs the strength is too high for you include dizziness, nausea, a pounding heartbeat, headaches, hiccups or an unpleasant burning in the chest after only a few puffs. If you notice any of these, stop vaping, drink some water and consider a lower strength. Signs it is too low include constant cravings, chain vaping and taking much longer draws than you would like. Both are your cue to adjust strength rather than just vape more or less.

One important point: do not put a 20mg salt into a high-powered sub-ohm tank running at 40W or more. Those devices are built for low-strength freebase liquid, and pushing a large volume of 20mg salt through them delivers far more nicotine per puff than the product was designed for. Keep this liquid in low-wattage pod devices.

Sale of nicotine products in the UK is restricted to those aged 18 or over, and you may be asked for ID on delivery.

Bottle design and build quality

The bottle is a 10ml squeezable plastic design with a narrow dropper-style nozzle, which is the format almost every UK nic salt now uses. The thin nozzle is the part that matters most in daily use, because it has to fit into the small fill ports of modern pod kits without spilling. A good nozzle lets you place a single controlled drop at a time, and Elux has kept the same practical approach used across its nic salt bottles.

Under UK rules, any nicotine e-liquid refill bottle has to carry a child-resistant cap and a tamper-evident seal, and Elux bottles follow that format. On the bottle you will find the product name, nicotine strength, volume, ingredients, health warning, batch number and supplier details. If any of that is missing or looks badly printed, treat the bottle with suspicion and contact us before using it.

• Capacity: 10ml, which is the maximum for a nicotine refill bottle in the UK
• Material: flexible plastic bottle and a hard cap with a child-resistant mechanism
• Seal: tamper-evident ring that breaks when the bottle is first opened
• Label: carries the required nicotine warning and batch details
• Packaging: outer cardboard carton for retail display and protection in transit

The squeeze is soft enough that you control the flow with light pressure, which reduces the chance of overfilling. One thing to watch is that a firmly squeezed bottle with the cap off will keep pushing air back as it re-inflates, which can draw a small amount of liquid back into the nozzle. This is normal; simply wipe the nozzle with a tissue before you put the cap back on.

For storage, keep the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat, and out of the reach of children and pets. With the cap closed, unopened liquid typically keeps its flavour for between 12 and 24 months, and the batch details on the label help you track it. Once open, aim to use the bottle within a few months for the cleanest flavour.

When the bottle is empty, rinse it, let it dry and put the plastic in your household recycling in line with your local council's guidance, and put the carton in with cardboard. The cap may need to go in with general waste if your council cannot recycle small mixed-material parts. Never put leftover nicotine liquid down the sink or in the bin; take any unused liquid to your local council's household waste site if you need to dispose of it.

Coil and mesh compatibility: which devices suit this e-liquid

Nic salt e-liquid like this one suits a coil that is small, low in power and tight in airflow. In practice that means a pod system or a compact starter kit using a resistance of about 0.6 to 1.2 ohm, running at roughly 10 to 25 watts. Within that range you will see two main coil technologies.

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of fine metal mesh with a large surface area. They heat evenly and quickly, give strong flavour and usually last a couple of weeks of regular use. Most current pod kits use mesh coils at around 0.6 to 1.0 ohm.
• Ceramic and cotton-wick coils: a wire coil with a ceramic or cotton wick. These usually sit at 0.8 to 1.2 ohm, produce a smooth, slightly warmer vapour and handle thin salt liquids with very little spitting.

Popular refillable pod systems in this class include devices from Vaporesso, Geekvape, Uwell, SMOK, OXVA and Voopoo, and many of them are sold in our shop. Check your own device's manual for its recommended resistance and wattage range before choosing a liquid. A 20mg salt is intended for low-power use; it is not designed for sub-ohm coils below roughly 0.5 ohm running at 30W and above.

Berry and lemon flavours contain sweeteners and acids that can leave residue on the coil over time. If you vape this flavour heavily you may find that the coil lasts a little less long than it would on a plain tobacco or menthol liquid. Typical signs that it is time to swap are a dull or slightly burnt taste, reduced vapour, or the flavour fading even when the pod is full.

• Prime the coil: after fitting a new coil, drip a few drops directly onto the cotton and fill the pod, then wait 5 to 10 minutes before the first puff so the cotton is fully saturated.
• Run the lower wattage first: start at the low end of the range and step up only if you want more warmth.
• Match airflow to preference: tighter airflow gives a more cigarette-like draw and a stronger throat hit, while opening it up softens both.
• Do not refill disposables: single-use vapes are not designed to be opened or topped up. Use a proper refillable pod kit.

Remember that single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale in the UK since 1 June 2025, which is one reason refillable pod kits and nic salt bottles are now the normal route for people who liked disposable flavours.

Battery, charging and power settings

The liquid itself has no battery, so battery performance comes from the pod kit you choose. Compact refillable pod devices in this class commonly carry an internal battery between about 400mAh and 1,000mAh, and some larger kits go higher. Because nic salts are meant for low-wattage vaping, even a modest battery gets you through a good stretch of use. At 10 to 20 watts, a 600 to 800mAh device will typically last a day of light-to-moderate use, and bigger batteries can stretch to two days.

Power settings make a real difference with this flavour:

• 10 to 14 watts: cooler, gentler vape with the berry notes leading. Lowest nicotine delivery per puff and longest battery life.
• 14 to 20 watts: the middle range where most people settle. Flavour is balanced, lemon is clearly present and the vapour is moderate.
• 20 to 25 watts: warm, bold and sweeter. Uses more liquid, drains the battery faster and can be harsh at 20mg.

Charging is simple for modern pod kits, which use a USB-C port. Use the cable supplied or a reputable replacement, and a standard 5V wall adapter or a computer USB port. Fast chargers designed for phones are generally fine because the device regulates what it draws, but a damaged cable or a cheap unbranded adapter is not worth the risk. Do not leave a device charging unattended overnight, do not charge it on a bed or sofa, and unplug it once the indicator shows it is full. Most small pod batteries charge fully in about 30 to 90 minutes.

If the device is hot to the touch, smells odd, swells, or the casing is damaged, stop using it and keep it away from flammable surfaces. Lithium batteries are safe when treated properly, but they are not something to improvise with.

When a device reaches the end of its life, it should not go in your normal bin. Vape devices and their batteries count as waste electrical equipment, and in the UK you can take them to a household waste recycling centre, to a retailer take-back point or to a dedicated drop-off bin for small electricals and batteries. Many supermarkets and electrical retailers have these near the entrance. Remove the pod and empty any leftover liquid before you drop the device off.

How to fill and use your bottle

If you have used a refillable pod kit before, filling a nic salt takes about a minute. If you are new to it, follow this sequence and you will avoid most beginner mistakes.

• Step 1: switch off or lock the device. If it has a lock function, use it so that you cannot fire it by accident while filling.
• Step 2: remove the pod. Take the pod out of the battery section and find the fill port. This is usually a small silicone plug on the side or end that you pull or slide open.
• Step 3: open the bottle. Press and turn the child-resistant cap, then peel the tamper-evident seal away if this is the first time you are using it.
• Step 4: fill below the maximum line. Insert the nozzle into the port and squeeze gently. Stop at the max line or slightly below. Do not fill the central airflow tube, as this causes leaking and gurgling.
• Step 5: close the port and wipe the pod. Push the plug back in fully and clean off any drips on the outside.
• Step 6: wait 5 to 10 minutes. This lets the cotton or mesh absorb the liquid. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of a dry, burnt first puff.
• Step 7: refit the pod and switch on. Take a couple of gentle draws before you settle into a rhythm.

Most pod kits are draw-activated, which means there is no button: the device fires when you inhale. Some have a firing button as well. Either way, pull slowly and steadily for two to three seconds. Short, gentle puffs will give you much better flavour than long, hard ones, and they use far less liquid.

Hygiene matters too. Wash your hands before and after filling, keep the nozzle away from surfaces that could get dirt into the liquid, and never refill a pod over a surface you would not want nicotine liquid spilling onto. If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. Keep the bottle capped when not in use and store it away from children, pets and heat.

Do not mix different brands of liquid in the same pod unless you are happy to risk an odd taste. It is sensible to run the pod almost empty and then give it a quick rinse if you are changing flavour, since the old flavour clings to the cotton and mesh.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt e-liquid come from the device or the way it is filled rather than from the liquid. Here are the issues we see most often and what to try.

• Burnt or dry taste: the coil has probably run dry or is worn. Check the liquid level, let a new coil soak for the full 5 to 10 minutes, and lower the wattage. If the coil has been in for more than two weeks, replace it.
• Weak or muted flavour: this can mean vape tongue (taste fatigue), a worn coil, or a tired palate. Try a different flavour for a day, then come back. If it is a new coil, wait for it to bed in.
• Leaking from the pod: usually from overfilling, a loose fill plug or a cracked pod. Fill below the max line, press the plug in firmly and wipe the pod clean. Replace the pod if the leak continues.
• Gurgling or spitting: there is too much liquid in the airflow path or the coil is flooded. Take the pod out, wipe the mouthpiece and blow gently through it to clear. Fill less next time.
• No vapour or the device will not fire: check the battery and charge it, make sure the pod is seated properly, and clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud. If the device blinks, consult its manual because the pattern usually indicates a fault such as a short circuit or low battery.
• Throat hit is too harsh: lower the wattage, open the airflow, shorten the puffs or consider dropping to a 10mg strength. A very sharp hit at normal power can also mean the coil is overheating.
• Liquid tastes too sweet or syrupy: warm storage can thicken it. Keep the bottle cool, and if the coil is gunky, replace it.
• Sticky bottle or residue near the nozzle: normal. Wipe with a tissue. A bottle that leaks from the body, however, should be returned.
• Feeling dizzy or nauseous: stop, rest and drink water. Consider a lower strength.

If a bottle arrives damaged, leaking or with a broken seal, do not use it. Contact us with the order number and a photo so that we can arrange a replacement or refund.

Who Berry Lemonade is for, and who should skip it

This flavour is built for a particular sort of adult vaper, and it is not a fit for everyone. Here is an honest breakdown.

It is a good fit if you:

• currently use nicotine and want a refillable alternative to single-use disposables
• already vape 20mg and want the same strength in a bottle
• enjoy sweet, fruity flavours, particularly the berry and lemonade combination
• own or plan to buy a low-power pod kit with a coil of 0.6 to 1.2 ohm
• prefer a mouth-to-lung draw that feels closer to a cigarette than to a cloud-chasing setup
• want to cut your running costs compared with buying a disposable every week

You should probably skip it if you:

• do not currently use nicotine. Nicotine is addictive and this product is not for you
• are under 18. Sale and supply to anyone under 18 is illegal in the UK
• are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a heart condition, high blood pressure or another medical issue. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist first
• prefer menthol, tobacco or dessert flavours. This is a fruit and citrus profile with no cooling
• use a high-powered sub-ohm tank at 40W or more. The strength is wrong for that kind of device
• find 20mg too strong. A 10mg strength may be a more comfortable fit
• want a throwaway device with no maintenance. A refillable kit needs filling, coil changes and charging

A final point on expectations. A refillable setup asks a little more of you than a disposable does. You need to buy a compatible kit, keep spare coils, fill the pod and keep the device charged. Most people find that after a week or two these tasks become routine, and the savings and flavour variety make it worthwhile. But if convenience matters more than anything, that trade-off is worth thinking about before you buy.

This page is for general product information only and is not medical advice. If you want help with stopping smoking, your local NHS stop smoking service offers free support.

Value for money and how long a bottle lasts

The strongest argument for nic salt e-liquid is cost over time. A single-use disposable contains roughly 2ml of liquid, and with the UK ban on disposables now in force, refillable options have become the standard route. A 10ml bottle holds about five times as much liquid as a typical 2ml disposable, and it is normally priced well below the cost of five disposables. The actual saving depends on your device, but the arithmetic usually favours bottles.

Here is how to estimate your own usage:

• Light use (around 0.5 to 1ml a day): a 10ml bottle lasts roughly 10 to 20 days.
• Moderate use (around 1 to 2ml a day): a bottle lasts roughly 5 to 10 days.
• Heavy use (around 3ml or more a day): a bottle lasts about 3 days, which is a sign that your strength may be too low for you.

Add running costs for a fair comparison. A pod kit is an upfront purchase, and coils or replacement pods are a recurring cost, typically one every one to two weeks. Even after counting these, total spend per month is usually lower than the equivalent in disposables, and you gain access to a much wider range of flavours because bottles come in many options. Multi-buy offers are common on nic salts, so buying several flavours in one order can bring the cost per bottle down further.

Value is not only price. A decent nic salt gives you stable flavour from first fill to last, minimal waste, and bottles that are straightforward to recycle compared with a whole plastic-and-lithium device. That last point matters: every refillable setup means fewer devices ending up as electrical waste.

For this particular flavour, we think the value is fair rather than remarkable. Elux nic salts are priced competitively within the branded 10ml category, though you can find cheaper house-brand salts if you only care about price. What you pay extra for is a known name, consistent batches and a flavour that tracks the Elux disposable range some users already know. If that matters to you, the price is reasonable; if it does not, comparing a couple of alternatives is sensible.

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How it compares with similar nic salt e-liquids

Berry Lemonade does not exist in a vacuum, and several other UK nic salt ranges compete in the same slot. This is a fair summary of where it stands against some common alternatives. Individual flavours and batches vary, so treat this as general guidance rather than a scorecard.

• Elf Liq and other disposable-brand salts: these follow the same idea as Elux, taking flavours from popular disposables and putting them in bottles. Flavour accuracy to the original device is the main selling point. The experience is very similar to Elux, so the choice often comes down to which disposable flavours you preferred.
• IVG Salts: a long-running range with a very wide flavour list and generally clean, well-balanced profiles. If you want more variety and more unusual flavours, IVG usually offers more options than Elux. Berry-and-lemonade-style options exist, though the exact taste differs.
• Pod Salt Core: a simpler, no-frills approach with an emphasis on consistent quality and fair pricing. It is often a little less sweet and less dramatic than Elux. A sensible choice if you find fruit-candy flavours too heavy.
• Nasty Salt and similar fruit-forward brands: bolder, sweeter profiles with a stronger identity. They tend to be more intense, which some people love and others find tiring. Elux Berry Lemonade is milder in comparison.
• Own-brand shop salts: often the cheapest option. Flavour depth can be thinner, but the savings are real if you are on a tight budget and are not fussy about brand.

Where Elux Berry Lemonade does well is in balance. The sweetness and tartness are properly matched, the throat hit is smooth for the strength and the profile stays enjoyable across a whole bottle. Where it is weaker is variety and price: wider ranges such as IVG have more flavours, and own-brand salts can undercut it.

If you already enjoy Elux disposables, this bottle is a natural step, since you know roughly what the flavour family tastes like. If you are choosing based purely on taste, a sensible approach is to buy two different salts in the same flavour category and compare them side by side over a couple of days. Your own palate will tell you more than any review can.