Blackcurrant Lemonade Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Blackcurrant Lemonade overview

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Blackcurrant Lemonade is a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid from Elux, a brand most UK vapers know for its pre-filled devices. This bottle carries that fruit-led flavour approach into a refill format designed for pod kits and other low-power refillable devices. The name tells you most of what to expect: a dark, slightly tart blackcurrant note paired with a sweet-and-sharp lemonade finish. It belongs to the mainstream fruit and citrus group rather than the dessert, tobacco or menthol groups.

The key facts at a glance:

• Format: 10ml bottle, which is the largest size UK rules allow for nicotine-containing refill liquid
• Nicotine type and strength: nicotine salt at 20mg/ml (2%), the legal maximum for UK retail e-liquid
• Total nicotine per bottle: 200mg (10ml multiplied by 20mg/ml)
• Typical base: a balanced PG/VG blend in the region of 50/50 for this style of nic salt, so check the label on your bottle for the exact ratio
• Best suited to: mouth-to-lung (MTL) pod kits and low-wattage refillable devices
• Flavour family: fruit, citrus and sweet-tart, with no menthol or ice implied by the name

Because this is an e-liquid rather than a device, there is no battery, no puff counter and no built-in coil in the box. What you buy is the liquid itself, and what you get out of it depends heavily on the hardware you pair it with. That is why the rest of this guide spends time on device matching, coil resistance and nicotine strength, not just taste. If you are new to nic salts, the short version is that they use a form of nicotine that feels smoother at higher strengths than traditional freebase liquid, which is why 20mg in a salt behaves very differently from 20mg of freebase in a sub-ohm tank.

A quick note on the UK context. Single-use disposable vapes can no longer be sold in the UK, so refillable pod kits and bottled nic salts like this one are now the mainstream route for people who like the convenience of a small, pocketable device. A refillable kit can be recharged and refilled for months, which cuts waste and, in most cases, cost per millilitre. The same age rules apply as ever: you must be 18 or over to buy, and you should expect age checks at checkout and on delivery.

Performance and puff delivery

A bottle of e-liquid does not have a puff count in the way a disposable device does, so the honest way to talk about performance is in terms of volume, vapour output and throat feel. Here is how Blackcurrant Lemonade 20mg behaves in practice, along with some planning numbers you can use.

Volume and longevity. A 10ml bottle fills a typical 2ml pod about four to five times once you allow for the small amount lost to priming and wiping. Light users who take a few dozen draws a day may stretch a bottle to two weeks or longer. A moderate user who vapes steadily through the day will often finish a bottle in five to eight days. As a rough planning figure, expect somewhere in the region of 2,000 to 3,000 draws per bottle in a low-power MTL device, though draw length, wattage and coil resistance all move that number. Treat it as an estimate rather than a promise.

Vapour production. A roughly 50/50 PG/VG nic salt is built for tight, low-wattage draws. Expect modest, neat clouds rather than the thick plumes of a high-VG sub-ohm liquid. If cloud size matters to you, this is the wrong product category. If discretion and flavour at low power matter more, it fits well.

Throat hit. At 20mg, nic salts deliver nicotine quickly but with less harshness than the same strength of freebase. You will still notice a throat hit, especially on longer draws. Fruit and citrus flavours, with the acidity of the lemonade note, can make that hit feel a little brighter than a smooth dessert flavour would at the same strength.

Consistency through the pod. Thinner, PG-leaning salt liquids wick quickly, so the first and last draws from a pod tend to taste similar. When people report weak or burnt flavour, the cause is usually wicking limits (chain-vaping faster than the coil can refill) or an ageing coil, not the liquid itself.

Settling-in period. New coils need a few minutes to soak and often a pod or two to bed in. Flavour commonly sharpens on the second or third fill and then softens again as the coil reaches the end of its life. Knowing that pattern stops you blaming the e-liquid for something that is really a coil-age issue.

• Light use (under 100 draws a day): roughly 10 to 14 days per bottle
• Moderate use (150 to 300 draws a day): roughly 5 to 8 days per bottle
• Heavy use (300+ draws a day): roughly 3 to 5 days per bottle, and a good sign to review your nicotine strength

Flavour profile: blackcurrant and lemonade

Blackcurrant Lemonade is a two-part flavour, and understanding how the parts interact helps you decide whether it suits you before you buy.

• On the inhale: blackcurrant leads. Think of the deep, jammy, slightly tannic character of blackcurrant cordial rather than a light, sugary berry. It gives the vape body and a darker colour in the flavour, even though the vapour itself is clear.
• Mid-draw: the lemon brightens everything. This is the sharp, citrus-peel side of a lemonade rather than a heavy sweet-shop lemon sweet, and it stops the blackcurrant from tasting flat or syrupy.
• On the exhale: a lightly sweet lemonade finish lingers on the tongue, with a faint tartness that makes you want another draw rather than leaving a cloying aftertaste.

Sweetness sits in the middle of the range. It is noticeably sweeter than a pure fruit-and-ice blend, but a good deal drier than a dessert or candy flavour. If you normally vape sherbet, bubblegum or custard profiles, this will taste more grown-up. If you normally vape menthol or very cold flavours, it will taste warmer and rounder, because nothing in the name indicates a cooling agent.

One honest limitation: no vape liquid can reproduce the fizz of a carbonated drink. What you get is the flavour impression of lemonade, not the bubbles. Some vapers find that the tart note reads as a gentle sparkle on the tongue, but you should not expect a literal soda sensation.

Sweet fruit liquids of this kind generally contain sweetener, and sweetener residue is the main reason fruit flavours shorten coil life compared with unsweetened tobacco or menthol liquids. That is not a flaw in this particular product, but it is worth planning for, and we cover coil care further down.

Related flavours in the same family. If you like the direction of this one, the wider fruit and citrus end of the Elux nic salt range and similar ranges typically includes options in the style of Blue Razz Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry Raspberry Cherry, Watermelon Ice, Cherry Cola, Blueberry Sour Raspberry and Peach Ice. Availability changes from batch to batch, so check the Elux category page for what is currently in stock rather than assuming every flavour is listed.

Bottle design and build quality

With a liquid, build quality means the bottle, the nozzle, the cap and the labelling. These are small details, but they decide whether filling a pod is a clean two-minute job or a sticky mess.

• Bottle material and size: a 10ml squeezable plastic bottle, the standard format for nic salts in the UK. The soft sides let you control the flow with gentle pressure.
• Nozzle: a narrow, elongated tip designed to fit the small fill ports on most pod cartridges. Narrow tips reduce spills, but they also mean you should squeeze slowly, because a hard squeeze can send liquid out faster than a small port can take it.
• Cap: a child-resistant cap that you push down and turn. It is slightly fiddly by design, so give yourself a moment the first time you open it.
• Tamper-evident seal: an intact seal or ring on first opening, which is a quick way to confirm you have an unopened bottle.
• Labelling: the bottle carries the legally required health warning, nicotine strength, ingredient information, batch details and a best-before date. Read the label for the exact PG/VG ratio and the date, because those details can differ between batches.

The regulatory side matters for design too. In the UK, nicotine-containing e-liquid must be sold in bottles of no more than 10ml, with child-resistant and tamper-evident closures, and must carry a prominent warning that the product contains nicotine and is addictive. That is why you will not find a 30ml or 50ml bottle of 20mg nic salt on a UK shop shelf. Larger bottles in the UK are shortfills, which contain no nicotine, and they are a separate product type altogether.

Practical handling tips: store the bottle upright with the cap fully closed, keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators, and wipe the nozzle after every fill. Nicotine liquid on the skin can be absorbed, so wash your hands if you spill, and keep every bottle, full or empty, away from children and pets. Empty bottles should be rinsed and disposed of according to your local council guidance, which in many areas means plastic recycling once the bottle is empty and clean, but rules vary so check before you bin them.

Device pairing, battery and charging

This liquid has no battery of its own, so charging is a question about the device you put it in. Getting the pairing right is the single biggest factor in how enjoyable a nic salt turns out to be.

What suits 20mg salts. Nic salts at this strength are designed for low-power MTL devices. Typical examples include compact pod kits in the style of the Vaporesso XROS series, OXVA Xlim, Uwell Caliburn, SMOK Novo and Geekvape Wenax families. These generally run on batteries in the region of 400mAh to 1,000mAh, deliver somewhere between 10W and 25W, and charge over USB-C. Exact specifications vary by model, so check the manual for your device.

Battery capacity in practice. A pod kit with a battery of around 500mAh to 800mAh will typically last a moderate vaper most of a day at low wattage. Higher-capacity kits of 1,000mAh or more stretch that to a day and a half for lighter users. Draw-activated devices are simple; button-fired devices give you the option to lock the device in a bag or pocket, which is a sensible safety feature.

Charging habits that protect the battery.

• Use the cable supplied, or a reputable USB-C cable, and a standard phone-style charger rather than a fast-charge brick not specified for your device
• Do not leave the device charging unattended overnight on a soft surface like a bed or sofa
• Stop charging if the device becomes hot, swells or smells unusual, and do not keep using a damaged battery
• Keep loose batteries and devices away from keys and coins in pockets

Devices to avoid with this liquid. High-wattage sub-ohm mods and large tanks are the wrong match. They push far more liquid and vapour than nicotine salts are formulated for, which makes 20mg harsh and delivers a much larger nicotine dose per draw than most people intend.

Recycling. When a device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in household bins or kerbside recycling, because lithium batteries can start fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants. Take old vapes and batteries to a dedicated drop-off point, such as a household waste recycling centre, a participating retailer's take-back scheme or a battery recycling bin at larger supermarkets. Many vape shops will also accept old devices.

Coil and mesh technology: what suits nic salts

The coil is where liquid becomes vapour, so matching coil resistance to the e-liquid matters more than almost any other choice you make. For a 10ml 20mg nic salt like this one, the sensible territory is higher-resistance coils at modest power.

• Standard MTL coils (roughly 0.8 to 1.2 ohm): the classic choice. They run at low wattage, use the liquid slowly, produce a tight draw and give a firm throat hit. They work well with a 50/50 salt and stretch a bottle the furthest.
• Mesh coils designed for pods (roughly 0.6 to 0.8 ohm): a flat mesh surface heats more evenly than a wire coil, which tends to give fuller flavour and faster ramp-up. The trade-off is that mesh coils use more liquid and can feel slightly stronger, so some vapers choose them with the 10mg option instead.
• Ceramic coils: known for clean, consistent flavour and long life in some designs, though they can be slower to wick thick liquids, which is another reason a thinner 50/50 base suits them.
• Sub-ohm coils (0.2 to 0.4 ohm): not recommended. They are built for high-VG freebase liquid at much higher wattage, and 20mg salt used this way will feel harsh and deliver far more nicotine than intended.

Choosing a wattage. Start at the lower end of the range printed on your coil or pod. If the vapour feels hot or the flavour tastes toasted, drop the power. If flavour seems muted, raise it gradually in small steps. Fruit and citrus flavours often taste best slightly cooler, because high heat flattens the tart top notes first.

Coil lifespan. With a sweetened fruit liquid, a typical pod coil lasts somewhere between one and three weeks of regular use. Signs it is ending include a burnt or flat taste, gurgling, leaking, and a darker, sticky residue visible on the coil. Replace it rather than trying to push through, because a failing coil spoils the flavour and can irritate your throat.

Priming. Always let a fresh pod stand for five to ten minutes after filling. Cotton in the coil needs time to soak, and drawing on a dry coil is the main cause of burnt taste in the first minutes of a new pod.

Nicotine strength guidance: is 20mg right for you?

Nicotine strength is the most important choice on the page, and it is worth getting right rather than guessing. This listing is the 20mg/ml option, which equals 2% nicotine by volume and is the maximum strength allowed in UK retail e-liquid. If a 10mg version of the flavour is available in the range, it will appear on the Elux category page.

What the numbers mean. Every millilitre of this liquid contains 20mg of nicotine. In a nic salt, the nicotine is combined with an acid, which lets the vapour feel smoother at higher strengths than freebase nicotine would. That smoothness is helpful if you are used to cigarettes, but it also makes it easy to take in more nicotine than you realise, since there is less harshness to signal when you have had enough.

General guidance by smoking history.

• Heavy smokers (around 15+ cigarettes a day, or a first cigarette within minutes of waking): 20mg is the usual starting point in a low-power MTL device, as it most closely matches the nicotine delivery of smoking
• Moderate smokers (roughly 10 to 15 a day): 20mg may work, but many people find 10mg to 12mg enough and feel more comfortable on it
• Light or social smokers (under 10 a day): 10mg or lower is usually the better fit, and 20mg may feel too strong or cause light-headedness
• Current vapers moving from freebase: 20mg salt is stronger in feel than the number suggests, so many people start lower and adjust upwards

Signs the strength is wrong. Too strong: headache, nausea, dizziness, a racing pulse or a harsh throat hit that makes you cough. Too weak: constant cravings, taking draws very frequently, finishing a bottle faster than you expect, or going back to cigarettes between draws. Adjust one step at a time rather than making big jumps.

Reducing over time. If your aim is to cut down, step from 20mg to 10mg once you are comfortably off cigarettes, and take your time. Local NHS stop smoking services offer free support, and combining that support with vaping improves quit success for many people.

Nicotine is addictive, and this product is not intended for people who do not already smoke or vape. It is not suitable for anyone under 18, and anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding or has a heart condition should speak to a healthcare professional before using any nicotine product.

Who this e-liquid is for, and who should skip it

Every flavour and strength suits some people and not others. Here is a straightforward view of who gets value from Blackcurrant Lemonade 20mg and who should look elsewhere.

Good fit for:

• Adult smokers moving to vaping who want a strong nicotine hit with a fruit flavour rather than a tobacco or menthol one
• Existing pod-kit users who already own a compatible MTL device and want a refill that tastes familiar to anyone who has tried Elux disposables
• People who prefer drier, tart fruit flavours over very sweet candy or dessert profiles
• Vapers who value a compact setup and low vapour output for discretion
• Anyone replacing a disposable habit now that single-use vapes are off the UK market and who wants a rechargeable, refillable alternative

Probably skip it if:

• You are under 18 or have never smoked or vaped. Nicotine is addictive and there is no reason to start.
• You use a sub-ohm tank or high-wattage mod. A salt at 20mg is the wrong match, and you would be better off with a high-VG freebase liquid or a shortfill in a lower strength.
• You want cold or icy flavours. Nothing in the name suggests a cooling element, so this will taste warmer than menthol or ice blends.
• You want big clouds. A 50/50 salt delivers neat, low-profile vapour.
• You are a light smoker or occasional vaper. 20mg is likely to be stronger than you need, and a 10mg version or lower strength would be more comfortable.
• You dislike sweet or tart flavours. The lemonade side of this profile is bright, and some palates find it sharp over a long session.
• You are sensitive to propylene glycol. Some people experience throat dryness or irritation with PG-leaning liquids, in which case a higher-VG option may be more comfortable.

If you are unsure, the best test is practical rather than theoretical: buy one bottle, pair it with a suitable MTL device, and give it a week. That is long enough to judge flavour fatigue, nicotine strength and coil behaviour fairly.

How to fill and use it

There is nothing to activate with a bottled e-liquid. You fill your device, wait a few minutes and start vaping. The process is simple, but a few habits make it cleaner and extend the life of your coils.

• Step 1 - Prepare: switch the device off or lock it, wash and dry your hands, and work over a tissue or tray in case of drips.
• Step 2 - Remove the pod: take the pod or tank out of the device and find the fill port. On many pods this is a small rubber bung or sliding cover on the side or the bottom.
• Step 3 - Open the bottle: push the child-resistant cap down and turn it. Keep the bottle upright while you do this to avoid any liquid escaping.
• Step 4 - Fill slowly: position the nozzle in the fill port and squeeze gently. Fill to just below the maximum line, and avoid filling over the central airflow tube, which causes leaks and a gurgling draw.
• Step 5 - Close up: close the fill port fully, then wipe any liquid from the outside of the pod and the nozzle of the bottle.
• Step 6 - Let it soak: wait five to ten minutes before the first draw, especially with a new coil.
• Step 7 - Start gently: reinsert the pod and take a few short, slow draws at the lower end of your power setting before using normal draws.

Technique tips. Mouth-to-lung means drawing the vapour into your mouth first, pausing briefly, and then inhaling. Slow, gentle draws of two to three seconds suit nic salts. Long, hard draws can overheat the coil, strip flavour and make the throat hit harsh. Take a short break of ten to twenty seconds between draws to let the wick refill.

Changing flavours. If you are switching from another liquid, empty the pod, rinse it under lukewarm water, dry it fully and refill. Leftover liquid from a different flavour will blend into the new one and muddle the taste. If the coil has absorbed a strong flavour, replacing it is the cleanest option.

Keeping it safe. Never refill while the device is charging, never mix nicotine liquid with other chemicals or additives, and keep the capped bottle upright and out of reach of children and pets.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most issues people blame on an e-liquid turn out to be device, coil or technique problems. Here is a practical checklist for the most common ones when using Blackcurrant Lemonade 20mg.

• Burnt or toasted taste: usually a dry or worn coil. Make sure the pod soaked for at least five minutes, lower the power, take shorter draws and leave a pause between them. If it persists, replace the coil, because the cotton is likely scorched.
• Weak or muted flavour: often a coil near the end of its life or palate fatigue (sometimes called vaper's tongue) after hours of the same flavour. Try changing the coil, drinking water, or switching to a different flavour for a day to reset your taste.
• Leaking from the pod: commonly caused by overfilling, a loose fill-port cover or a pod that has been stored on its side. Fill only to the maximum line, press the bung home firmly, and store the device upright.
• Gurgling or spitting: liquid has pooled in the airflow channel. Wipe the mouthpiece, blow gently through the device while it is off, and avoid overfilling next time.
• Throat hit too harsh: try a lower wattage, a slower draw, a cooler setting, or a lower nicotine strength. If you have gone straight from freebase to 20mg salt, 10mg may suit you better.
• Feeling light-headed or nauseous: stop vaping, drink water and take fresh air. This is a sign you have taken too much nicotine. Drop to a lower strength or take longer breaks between draws.
• No vapour or the device will not fire: check the battery charge, make sure the pod is seated correctly, and clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud. If there is still nothing, the coil or the device may be faulty.
• Dry hit even after priming: you may be drawing too fast, or the wicking holes may be blocked. Slow down, and check the fill level so that the wicking holes are covered with liquid.
• Sticky residue on the coil: typical with sweet fruit liquids. Swap the coil when you see dark build-up, as cleaning rarely restores performance.

If you have worked through these steps and still have a problem that looks like it is caused by the liquid itself, such as an unusual smell, separation, or a bottle that arrived damaged, stop using it and contact the shop with your order number and clear photos. Do not carry on using liquid that looks or smells wrong.

Value for money

Judging value on a nic salt bottle comes down to three things: how long it lasts, what the supporting costs are, and how it compares with the alternatives.

Cost per millilitre. Ten millilitres is the maximum bottle size for nicotine liquid in the UK, so you are always buying in small units. The useful comparison is price per millilitre and how many days a bottle lasts you. If a bottle lasts a moderate user a working week, divide the price by seven for a daily cost. Most regular vapers find that cost comes out well below the daily cost of smoking, which is one of the main reasons people switch.

Cost against pre-filled options. Disposable vapes are no longer sold in the UK, but pre-filled pods and closed-system kits remain available. Pre-filled pods are convenient, but each one typically contains around 2ml, so a 10ml bottle gives you the equivalent of about five pods of liquid. Once you own a refillable device, buying bottles is almost always cheaper per millilitre than buying pre-filled cartridges.

Hidden costs. The liquid is only part of the budget. You will also pay for replacement coils or pods, typically every one to three weeks, and for a device or its eventual replacement. When you compare running costs, add those up. A bottle that is cheap but wears coils faster is not necessarily the better deal.

Nicotine per pound. Because 20mg/ml is the UK maximum, a 10ml bottle holds 200mg of nicotine, and most vapers who need strong nicotine get more satisfaction per bottle than they would from a 10mg bottle at the same price. If you only need 10mg, you are paying for strength you do not use, and the lower-strength version makes more financial sense.

Where Elux sits on price. Elux is a recognised brand and generally prices its nic salts in the same broad bracket as other established 10ml salt ranges. It is rarely the cheapest bottle on the market, and it is not marketed as a budget line. What you pay for is a known flavour direction, consistent batch labelling and a brand with a track record in the UK market.

Shelf life adds to value too. Unopened and stored in a cool, dark place, nicotine liquid typically keeps well until the best-before date printed on the bottle, so a multi-buy is reasonable if you know you like the flavour.

How it compares with other nic salt ranges

No single e-liquid wins every comparison, and the fair way to judge Elux Blackcurrant Lemonade is against the other nic salt ranges a UK vaper is likely to consider. These are general comparisons based on how each range is positioned, so your own taste will decide the outcome.

• IVG Salts: a wide catalogue with many fruit, ice and dessert flavours and a strong presence across UK retail. IVG usually has more choice overall, including several lemonade and berry blends. Elux is the narrower range, but its flavour style will feel familiar to anyone who has used its devices.
• Nasty Salt: well known for sweeter, more dessert-leaning and candy-style flavours. If you want something richer and sweeter than a lemonade, Nasty may suit better. If you want something drier and more tart, Blackcurrant Lemonade has the edge.
• Pod Salt: aimed squarely at pod-kit users with a long flavour list and a range of strengths. Pod Salt is a sensible alternative if you want a wider choice of nicotine strengths, though the specific blackcurrant and lemonade combination here is more distinctive than a generic berry blend.
• Dinner Lady: known for dessert and fruit-and-ice profiles with a more premium positioning. It tends to cost more and leans on cooling agents more often than this flavour does.
• Lost Mary and similar disposable-led brands: these brands also produce bottled salts, taking cues from their device flavours. If you liked a particular disposable flavour, a bottled version from the same brand is the closest match, and the same logic applies to Elux.

Where this product is stronger. A defined, less sugary blackcurrant and lemon pairing, a familiar brand name, and a flavour that works well at low power without relying on heavy cooling.

Where it is weaker. A smaller range than the biggest catalogue brands, a price that is rarely the lowest, and a flavour that will not appeal to anyone who dislikes tart notes. It is also a 20mg-only listing on this page, so lighter users who need a lower strength should look at the 10mg option if one is stocked.

The sensible way to choose. Pick the flavour direction first, then the strength, then compare price and delivery. A liquid you enjoy is one you will actually use in place of cigarettes, and that matters more than a small price gap between brands.