Strawberry Ice Cream Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

Overview: Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Ice Cream

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Ice Cream is a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid that pairs ripe strawberry with a soft, creamy dessert finish. It is a refill liquid for pod kits and other low-powered refillable devices rather than a ready-to-use disposable, so it suits adult vapers who already own a device, or who want to move from throwaway vapes to something they can refill and keep using.

That distinction matters in the UK. Single-use vapes have been banned from sale in Great Britain since June 2025, which sent many people who enjoyed disposable lines such as Elux Legend looking for refillable alternatives. Bottled nic salts like this one are an obvious next step. They are formulated to feel familiar to disposable users: smooth at 20mg, quick to deliver nicotine, and happy to run in small, low-wattage hardware.

Elux has built its reputation on fruit-forward, sweet flavours that are easy to recognise on the first puff, and Strawberry Ice Cream follows that approach. You will not find a complicated multi-layered recipe here. The appeal is a clear strawberry note you can identify straight away, softened by cream so that it reads as dessert rather than as boiled sweets or sharp berry.

This guide is written for UK vapers who are deciding whether the liquid fits their device, their nicotine needs and their budget. We cover flavour, throat hit and vapour, compatible coils, nicotine strength, bottle build, filling, troubleshooting, value, and how this bottle compares with similar options. We have tried to be straight about what the liquid does well and where another product may be a better fit.

Quick summary of what you are getting:

• A 10ml bottle of 20mg/ml nicotine salt e-liquid, which is the highest nicotine strength and the largest bottle size permitted for nicotine e-liquid in the UK.
• A sweet strawberry and cream flavour profile with little or no menthol chill.
• A 50/50 VG/PG style base that suits pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices (confirm the ratio printed on your bottle).
• A product intended for adults aged 18 and over who already use nicotine.

Nicotine is addictive. If you do not currently smoke or vape, this product is not for you.

Key specifications at a glance

Specification sheets for e-liquids are shorter than those for hardware, but the numbers still matter because they decide which devices work and how long a bottle lasts. Here is what to expect from this product, based on how the range is listed and on standard UK practice for nicotine salt liquids.

• Product: Elux Nic Salts, Strawberry Ice Cream flavour
• Type: nicotine salt e-liquid
• Bottle size: 10ml
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%)
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (10ml at 20mg/ml)
• Base: 50/50 VG/PG blend, as is typical for nic salts (check the label on your bottle)
• Flavour family: sweet fruit with cream
• Suited to: pod kits and mouth-to-lung devices running roughly 8 to 15W
• Coil resistance range: about 0.8 to 1.2 ohm
• Minimum age to buy and use: 18

Two numbers are worth unpacking. First, 10ml is the legal ceiling for refill bottles containing nicotine in the UK, and 20mg/ml is the legal ceiling for nicotine strength. The same 20mg cap applies to every nicotine vape sold here, whether it is a bottle, a pod or a disposable from the days before the ban. That means you cannot buy anything stronger from a UK retailer, and we would not suggest looking for stronger products elsewhere.

Second, the 200mg total tells you what is in the bottle, which is useful for planning. A typical pod holds around 2ml, so one fill carries about 40mg of nicotine dissolved in the liquid. How much of that you actually take in depends on how long you draw, how often you puff and what wattage you run. Treat the figure as a way to compare bottles and strengths, not as a dose.

Because this is a liquid, there is no battery capacity, puff counter or built-in coil to list. Those belong to the device you pair it with, and we cover what to look for in the device, coil and battery sections below.

Flavour profile: strawberry with a creamy finish

Strawberry Ice Cream is a dessert-leaning fruit flavour. On the inhale you should get a sweet, slightly jammy strawberry that sits closer to a ripe summer berry than to a sharp, tart one. On the exhale the cream arrives: a soft, vanilla-like dairy note that rounds off the edges and leaves a pleasant sweetness on the palate.

A point of confusion for new buyers is the naming. In vape flavour naming, 'Ice' on its own usually signals added menthol or a cooling agent, while 'Ice Cream' refers to the creamy dessert element. This liquid belongs in the second camp, so expect little or no menthol chill. If you want a cold, sharp fruit hit, you would be better served by a flavour labelled 'Ice' without the cream. Elux nic salt flavours in that territory, such as Blue Razz Ice, Watermelon Ice or Banana Ice, are commonly stocked, although availability changes, so check the Elux category page for what is in stock now.

What you are likely to notice:

• Sweetness: medium to high. It is a dessert flavour and does not try to hide that.
• Order of flavours: strawberry first, cream second, with the cream becoming more noticeable the longer the puff.
• Aftertaste: soft, creamy and slightly sweet. A fresh coil should leave no bitterness.
• Consistency: stable from the first puff of a fill to the last, provided your wattage stays low and the coil is healthy.

Power setting changes the experience. At the low end of your device's range the strawberry is brighter and the cream is more subtle. Turn the power up and the cream and sweeteners come forward, the vapour feels warmer, and you use the liquid faster. If you find the flavour cloying, drop the wattage a notch or shorten your draws before assuming the liquid is the problem.

Sweet, creamy liquids tend to leave more residue on coils than thin fruit juices or plain tobacco and menthol liquids. That is not a flaw specific to this bottle. It is how sweeteners behave when they are heated repeatedly, and it means you should expect to change coils or pods a little more often. We cover coil care in the troubleshooting section.

Flavour is subjective, and palate fatigue is real. If you vape one sweet flavour all day, you gradually taste less of it. Many vapers keep two or three profiles on rotation, and pairing a creamy fruit flavour like this with a sharper mint or menthol option is a common habit. If you compare it with strawberry milkshake or strawberry cheesecake style liquids from other brands, this sits at the lighter, simpler end of the range: less bakery detail, more straightforward fruit and cream.

Throat hit, vapour and how far a bottle goes

With an e-liquid, performance is about how the liquid feels and how much of it you use, rather than a puff count printed on the side of a device. At 20mg/ml in nic salt form, Strawberry Ice Cream delivers a noticeable but smooth throat hit. Nicotine salts are made by combining nicotine with an acid, which lowers the harshness you would get from the same strength of traditional freebase nicotine. That is why 20mg salts are usable in a small pod, where 20mg freebase would be unpleasant to most people.

Vapour production is moderate. A 50/50 VG/PG base produces less cloud than a high-VG liquid, but it wicks quickly through the small mesh and ceramic coils found in pod kits, which keeps flavour consistent and reduces the chance of dry hits. If your goal is large clouds, this is the wrong style of liquid and device. If your goal is a discreet, flavourful, mouth-to-lung experience that feels close to a disposable, it is a sensible match.

How the experience typically breaks down:

• Throat hit: light to medium at low wattage, increasing as you raise the power or lengthen your draw.
• Vapour volume: low to moderate, designed to be tidy and quick to disperse.
• Nicotine delivery: fairly rapid, which is the main reason people choose salts when stepping down from smoking.
• Draw style: mouth-to-lung, with a gentle, tighter draw rather than a deep lungful.

As a rough planning figure only, 1ml of liquid in a low-power pod kit often covers somewhere in the region of 150 to 300 puffs, depending on how long you draw, how often you puff and the wattage. On that basis, a full 10ml bottle may deliver around 1,500 to 3,000 puffs. Treat this as a ballpark. Light users will stretch a bottle for more than a week, while someone who vapes continuously through the day can empty one in three or four days.

Many people coming from disposables ask how this compares with a typical 600-puff disposable, which held roughly 2ml of liquid. A 10ml bottle contains about five times that volume, so on liquid quantity alone it replaces around five of those devices. That is the core of the value argument we return to later, and it is also why salts have stayed popular since the disposable ban.

Consistency from fill to fill is good when you keep to the lower wattage range. Pushing the power high does two things you will not like: it burns the sweet liquid faster, producing a harsher and sometimes slightly scorched taste, and it delivers more nicotine per puff than a 20mg salt is designed to give.

Choosing the right nicotine strength

This listing is for the 20mg/ml strength, which equals 2% nicotine by volume. It is the highest strength allowed in the UK, and it is the same strength used in the disposable vapes sold before the ban. For many former smokers and ex-disposable users, that familiarity is the reason to pick it.

A sensible starting point is based on how much you smoked or vaped before. These are general guidelines, not medical advice:

• 20mg salt: commonly chosen by people who smoked around ten or more cigarettes a day, who used 20mg disposables, or who find lower strengths leave them reaching for a cigarette. It is also the usual choice in very small pod devices with restricted airflow.
• 10mg salt: often better for lighter smokers, for people who vape throughout the day and want to reduce, or for those who find 20mg leaves them lightheaded. The same flavour is generally available in a lower strength, so check the Elux range for the 10mg option.
• Freebase and shortfill options: better suited to sub-ohm devices and higher wattages, where nic salts at 20mg would deliver too much nicotine too quickly.

Signs that the strength is too high for you include dizziness, nausea, headaches, a racing heartbeat, or a hot, harsh feeling in the throat even at low wattage. If you notice these, stop vaping, take a break and consider a lower strength. Signs it may be too low include constant cravings, chain vaping and finishing a pod in an hour or two. Cravings can also be a sign of the wrong device settings, so check your wattage and airflow before changing the strength.

The rule of thumb for nic salts is simple: the lower your device wattage, the higher the strength you can comfortably use. A pod kit running at 10W with a tight draw suits 20mg. The same liquid in a mod running at 60W through a sub-ohm coil would be a very bad idea, because you would take in far more nicotine per puff than the formula was designed to deliver.

If you are trying to cut down gradually, many people step from 20mg to 10mg after a few weeks of stable use, and later to 5mg or below, rather than jumping straight to a much lower number. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a heart condition, or take medication that may interact with nicotine, speak to your GP or pharmacist before using any nicotine product. The NHS also offers stop smoking support, which is worth looking into if your goal is to quit nicotine altogether.

Device compatibility, coils and mesh technology

This liquid is made for low-power pod systems and mouth-to-lung (MTL) or restricted direct-to-lung devices. Look for kits that run in the region of 8 to 15W with coil resistance around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm. Popular families that fit that description include the Vaporesso XROS series, Uwell Caliburn range, OXVA Xlim line, Smok Novo series and Geekvape Wenax devices. Always check your specific kit's manual, because wattage limits, coil options and pod capacity vary between models.

Most modern pod kits use one of two coil styles, and either works well with this liquid.

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of metal mesh sits against the cotton rather than a wound wire. The larger surface area heats more evenly and ramps up faster, which gives fuller flavour and steadier vapour at low wattage. Mesh coils are common at 0.8 to 1.0 ohm.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic wick holds the liquid and the heating element together. They tend to give clean, consistent flavour and cope well with sweet liquids, though the initial flavour can feel a touch more muted than mesh.
• Standard wire coils: traditional kanthal or similar wire coils at 1.0 to 1.2 ohm. They work fine, usually at a slightly lower cost per coil.

Compatibility notes worth knowing:

• Nic salts at 20mg are not intended for sub-ohm tanks run at 40W or more. The nicotine hit becomes harsh and the liquid is used up very quickly.
• Pre-filled pod systems with sealed cartridges cannot be refilled with this bottle. You need a refillable pod or tank.
• Check the fill port size. The 10ml bottle has a slim nozzle that fits most pod ports, but some designs with very small openings need a gentle, slow squeeze.
• Do not exceed the maximum tank or pod volume for UK-sold devices, which is 2ml.

Getting a new coil ready: after fitting a fresh coil or pod, fill it and let it rest for five to ten minutes so the cotton fully soaks. Take a few short puffs without pressing the fire button, if your device allows, to draw liquid into the wick. Starting a dry coil is the quickest way to burn it, and a burnt coil will taste unpleasant even when the pod is full.

Sweet, creamy liquids are harder on coils than thin ones. As a loose guide, coil life with this style of liquid often runs between one and three weeks of daily use, depending on wattage and how much you vape. When flavour starts to flatten or taste slightly scorched, replace the coil rather than blaming the liquid.

Battery and charging: matching your device to the liquid

The e-liquid itself does not have a battery, so there is nothing to charge in the bottle. The battery question applies to your pod kit, and the right choice does affect how this liquid performs. Because Strawberry Ice Cream is designed for low-wattage use, you do not need a large, high-output device. You do need one that holds a steady output and lasts through your day without anxiety.

What to look for in a device:

• Battery capacity: pod kits suited to this liquid typically range from about 400 mAh in slim, pen-style devices to around 1,000 mAh in larger ones. A mid-range 500 to 800 mAh battery commonly lasts a moderate vaper most of a day at low wattage.
• USB-C charging: now standard on most kits, and far easier to live with than older micro-USB connectors. It lets you share a cable with your phone.
• Regulated output: a decent chipset keeps power steady as the battery drains, so your flavour does not fade towards the end of the day.
• Adjustable wattage or modes: useful for dialling in the lower end of the range for this liquid.

Charging safely:

• Use the cable supplied, or a reputable replacement, with a standard 5V phone-style adapter. Avoid cheap unbranded fast chargers.
• Do not charge on soft furnishings such as beds or sofas, and do not leave a device charging unattended overnight.
• Stop using any device that is swollen, hot to the touch, leaking or damaged, and take it to a recycling point rather than continuing to charge it.
• Do not carry a loose vape in a pocket with keys or coins, which can short the contacts.

Recycling in the UK: vape devices and their batteries should never go in household bins or kerbside recycling, because lithium cells can ignite in collection vehicles and recycling plants. Take them to a household waste recycling centre, or use a retailer take-back scheme. Shops that sell vapes are required to accept used vapes for recycling, so ask at the counter, and use the drop-off points listed through your local council. Removing the pod or coil first is not usually required, but remove any e-liquid residue by letting the device run dry where possible and follow the local guidance.

Because a refillable kit lasts much longer than a disposable, it also cuts the number of batteries you throw away. One rechargeable kit that lasts a year or more replaces dozens of single-use devices, and that is a practical environmental benefit as well as a financial one.

Bottle design, packaging and build quality

Elux Nic Salts come in a 10ml plastic bottle with a narrow dropper nozzle, which is the standard format for nicotine liquids in the UK. The nozzle is designed to fit the small fill ports on pod kits, and the bottle body is soft enough to squeeze gently so you can control the flow without flooding the port.

As with any nicotine liquid sold in the UK, the packaging carries a set of mandatory features. You should expect to see all of these on the product:

• A child-resistant, tamper-evident cap. The cap needs to be pressed down and turned to open, and a ring on the cap breaks when the bottle is first opened so you can tell it has not been tampered with.
• A health warning stating that the product contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance.
• The nicotine strength and the list of ingredients.
• A batch number, which is useful if you ever need to contact a retailer about a problem.
• A date or best-before information.

Build quality of the bottle itself is functional rather than fancy. The label is clearly printed and the flavour name is easy to identify, which matters if you keep several bottles on rotation. The colour scheme follows the Elux range, so a row of bottles on a shelf is easy to tell apart. Check that the seal is intact when your parcel arrives. If the seal is broken, the bottle is leaking, or the product does not match your order, contact us straight away and keep the packaging for reference.

Storing your bottle:

• Keep it upright, with the cap tightly closed, in a cool, dark place.
• Avoid leaving it in a car, on a windowsill or near a radiator, because heat and sunlight degrade nicotine and flavour and can darken the liquid.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed or if it gets on the skin or in the eyes in quantity. If any of these happen, wash the area with water and seek medical advice, or contact NHS 111 or emergency services if someone has swallowed it.

Properly stored, a sealed bottle typically stays in good condition for well over a year, though flavour and nicotine strength gradually decline with age and exposure to air. Colour can darken over time without being a sign the liquid is unsafe, but if the taste changes noticeably, it is worth replacing.

Disposal: do not pour leftover liquid down the sink. Seal what remains and take it to a household waste recycling centre. For empty bottles, check your local council guidance, because rules on nicotine-contaminated plastic differ between areas.

How to fill and use it

Because this is a refill liquid, there is no activation step like you would find on a disposable. You simply fill your device and start using it. Doing it carefully the first time saves you leaks and burnt coils later.

Step by step:

• Wash and dry your hands, and make sure the device is switched off if it has a power setting.
• Remove the pod or open the tank according to your device manual, and work over a tissue or a tray in case of drips.
• Press down and twist the child-resistant cap to open the bottle. Tilt the pod and bring the nozzle to the fill port.
• Fill slowly and stop just below the maximum fill line. Do not cover or flood the central airflow tube, because that causes gurgling and leaks.
• Close the fill port, and wipe off any spilled liquid from the pod and the contacts.
• Wait five to ten minutes so the coil soaks fully, particularly after fitting a new pod or coil.
• Reinsert the pod and start at the lower end of your wattage range. If your device has an auto-draw, you can simply puff. If it has a button, press and hold while drawing gently.

Using it well:

• Take slow, gentle, mouth-to-lung puffs of two to four seconds. Short draws are plenty for a 20mg salt.
• Pause between puffs, so the coil can re-wick. Rapid chain puffing dries the cotton and leads to harsh, burnt tastes.
• Top up the pod before it empties completely, to avoid dry hits.
• Rinse the pod mouthpiece when changing flavours, and wipe the contacts occasionally with a dry cloth.

Changing flavours: if you switch from another flavour, empty the pod and rinse it with warm water, then let it dry fully before refilling. Ideally fit a fresh coil as well, because leftover flavour in the cotton will muddy the strawberry and cream.

Remember the age rule: it is illegal to sell nicotine vapes to anyone under 18 in the UK, and illegal for adults to buy them on behalf of under-18s. This product is for adults who already use nicotine, and should not be used by non-smokers or by anyone under 18.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt liquids come from the device and the way it is used, not the liquid. These are the issues we see most often, with simple fixes you can try before replacing anything.

• Burnt or scorched taste: usually a dry or worn coil. Make sure the pod is topped up, wait longer after fitting a new coil, lower the wattage, and shorten your draws. If the taste persists after a fresh coil and a full pod, the coil is probably at the end of its life.
• Weak or flat flavour: often a sign of coil gunk or palate fatigue. Fit a new coil, then try a different flavour for a day or two and come back. Also check that the wattage is not set too low for your coil.
• Leaking from the pod: commonly caused by overfilling, a poorly seated pod, or temperature changes. Fill below the maximum line, check that the fill port seal is pressed in firmly, and avoid storing a full pod on its side.
• Gurgling or spitting: the coil is flooded. Wipe the mouthpiece, blow gently through the pod to clear the airflow, and lower the fill level next time.
• No vapour or a dry feeling: either the liquid is low, the coil has not primed, or the battery is almost flat. Check each in that order.
• Harsh throat hit: consider whether the strength is right for you. Try lowering the wattage, shortening your draws or moving to a 10mg version.
• Dark or discoloured coil: normal with sweet, creamy liquids. It is a build-up of residue, and it means a replacement is due.
• Lightheadedness or nausea: you may be taking in more nicotine than you need. Stop, take a break, and consider a lower strength.

Quick checklist when something feels off:

• Is the pod filled between the minimum and maximum lines?
• Has the coil had at least five minutes to soak?
• Is the wattage in the recommended range for your coil?
• Are the contacts clean and dry?
• Has the coil been in use for more than two to three weeks?

If the bottle itself seems faulty, for example it arrives with a cracked cap, a leaking seal or an unusual smell, stop using it and get in touch with the retailer, quoting the batch number printed on the label. A genuine bottle should have a sweet, strawberry-and-cream aroma with no chemical or burnt smell.

One final tip: keep a spare pod or coil on hand. Running out of coils is the most common reason people drift back to a cigarette on a bad day, and a spare in the drawer is cheaper than a pack of twenty.

Who it suits and who should skip it

No flavour or strength suits everyone. Here is a straightforward view of who is likely to enjoy this liquid, and who is better off with something else.

It is likely to suit:

• Adult smokers and vapers who want a sweet, easy flavour in a familiar 20mg strength.
• Former disposable users who now own a pod kit and want the same kind of fruit-forward flavour.
• Anyone running a low-wattage mouth-to-lung device with a 0.8 to 1.2 ohm coil.
• People who like dessert and fruit profiles and find tobacco or menthol flavours too sharp.
• Vapers who prefer a tidy, low-cloud experience that does not draw attention in public.

You may want to skip it if:

• You do not already use nicotine. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is meant to help smokers move away from cigarettes, not to start a habit.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine products to under-18s in the UK.
• You use a sub-ohm tank at high wattage. A freebase or shortfill liquid will be a better match.
• You dislike sweet or creamy flavours, or you want a sharp, cooling menthol hit. Look at the plain 'Ice' flavours or a mint option.
• You are very sensitive to nicotine, in which case start with the 10mg version or a lower strength.
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a heart condition, and have not spoken to a health professional first.
• You want a ready-to-use device. This is a liquid, and you need a refillable kit to use it.

It is also worth being honest about the trade-offs of sweet flavours. They are enjoyable, but they are harder on coils, they can become tiresome if they are the only thing you vape, and they are not as discreet in smell as a plain tobacco liquid. People who share small spaces or vape around non-vaping family members sometimes find a sweet aroma more noticeable.

If you are unsure, buy a single 10ml bottle first rather than a bulk pack. At this size, trying a new flavour is a low-cost experiment, and you can return to your usual liquid if it is not for you.

Value for money and how it compares

Value with e-liquid is easiest to judge in cost per millilitre and cost per day. A 10ml bottle costs a few pounds, so divide the price by ten to get your pence per ml. For illustration, a bottle priced at £4 works out at 40p per ml. If you use around 2ml a day, that is roughly 80p a day, which compares favourably with both cigarettes and with replacing disposables every few days. Check the live price on the product page, because offers and multibuys change regularly.

Compared with disposables, a refillable setup is cheaper over time. A pod kit costs more up front, then each 10ml bottle replaces roughly five 2ml disposables in terms of liquid volume. You also add coil costs, but even allowing for replacement coils, the running cost is usually lower. There is also less waste, since you keep the device and only dispose of bottles and coils.

How it compares with other nic salt options:

• Elux versus budget own-brand salts: cheaper brands exist and can be fine for the money, but the flavour tends to be thinner, and quality control can vary between batches. Elux sits in the middle of the price range with a well-known name and consistent sweet profiles.
• Elux versus Dinner Lady Salts: Dinner Lady has a reputation for detailed dessert recipes, but the bottles generally cost more. If you want a layered bakery strawberry, it is worth a look. If you want a simple strawberry and cream at a lower price, Elux is competitive.
• Elux versus Nasty Salt, IVG Salts or Hayati Pro Max Salts: these brands overlap on fruit and ice flavours, and prices are in a similar bracket. The deciding factor is mostly personal taste, so trying one bottle from each is the fairest way to choose.
• Elux versus Pod Salt: Pod Salt often leans towards crisp, clean flavours and is aimed at pod kit users. It is a good option if you find sweet creamy profiles too heavy.
• Elux versus shortfills with nic shots: a 50ml shortfill is cheaper per ml, but you need to add nicotine, and it is designed for higher-power devices. If you own a small pod kit, a ready-to-use 10ml salt is simpler.

What you pay for with Elux is a recognisable name, a consistent flavour from bottle to bottle, and a range that mirrors flavours many people already knew from disposables. What you do not get is the extra complexity of premium dessert liquids, or the lowest possible price per ml.

To get the most from each bottle, use the right wattage, keep the coil fresh, store the bottle properly and avoid overfilling. Wasted liquid from leaks and dry-burnt coils is the hidden cost that makes some vapers feel a liquid is poor value when the real cause is how it is being used.

Overall, if the flavour appeals to you and your device is a low-power pod kit, this is a reasonable, fairly priced choice. If you prefer menthol, bigger clouds or a bakery-style strawberry, there are better matches elsewhere in our range.