Lemon Lime Sorbet Nexus 100ml Shortfill

Overview

The Lemon Lime Sorbet Nexus 100ml Shortfill by Nexus in Lemon Lime Sorbet at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Nexus Lemon Lime Sorbet 100ml shortfill at a glance

Nexus 100ml Shortfill Lemon Lime Sorbet is a nicotine-free e-liquid sold in a 100ml bottle that holds 70ml of flavoured liquid, leaving roughly 30ml of empty headroom so you can add nicotine shots if you want to vape with nicotine. The flavour is citrus-led: sharp lemon and lime layered over a sweet, lightly icy sorbet base. It is aimed at people who prefer bright, refreshing fruit flavours to heavy dessert or custard profiles.

This guide explains how the product works, what the flavour is built to deliver, which devices and coils suit it, how to calculate your nicotine strength, and how it stacks up on value against similar citrus shortfills. Everything here is written for UK vapers, so the legal and practical details reflect how e-liquid is actually sold and used in Britain.

• Brand: Nexus
• Bottle size: 100ml chubby-style bottle containing 70ml of e-liquid
• Nicotine as supplied: 0mg, with space for up to two 10ml nicotine shots
• Typical base: high-VG, commonly 70VG/30PG on shortfills of this type, so always confirm the exact ratio on the label of the bottle you receive
• Best suited to: sub-ohm tanks, pod kits that take 0.6 to 1.0 ohm coils, and most mesh coil devices
• Flavour family: citrus, sorbet, light ice

If you have only ever used disposables or pre-filled pods, a shortfill is a step towards refillable vaping. It costs less per millilitre, gives you control over nicotine strength, and lets you pick a flavour you can keep buying in bulk. It does ask a little more of you: you need a refillable device, a few minutes to mix and shake, and some basic habits around storage and coil changes. None of that is difficult, and the sections below cover each step.

One note on age and responsibility before we go further. Vaping products are for adults aged 18 and over, and they are intended for adult smokers who want an alternative to tobacco or for existing vapers. If you do not currently smoke or vape, there is no benefit to starting, and this product is not aimed at you.

How a 100ml shortfill works under UK rules

The word shortfill describes exactly what it sounds like: the bottle is deliberately not filled to the top. Under UK rules, e-liquid that contains nicotine can only be sold in bottles of 10ml or less, and the strength is capped at 20mg/ml. That same 20mg/ml ceiling also applies to disposable vapes and refill pods, which are limited in tank size as well. E-liquid that contains no nicotine is not restricted in the same way, which is why a 100ml bottle of nicotine-free liquid can be sold legally.

The Nexus Lemon Lime Sorbet bottle therefore ships with 70ml of 0mg liquid and around 30ml of free space. That space is there for you to drop in one or two 10ml nicotine shots, which are sold separately in their own small bottles and are usually 18mg/ml. After mixing, you have a standard-strength e-liquid in a larger quantity than the law would allow in a single pre-mixed bottle.

Here is the mixing arithmetic, using common 18mg/ml shots:

• No shot: 70ml at 0mg/ml, for people who want a nicotine-free vape or who are cutting down
• One 10ml shot: 80ml total, which works out to about 2.25mg/ml
• Two 10ml shots: 90ml total, which works out to 4mg/ml

If your shots are 20mg/ml rather than 18mg/ml, one shot gives about 2.5mg/ml and two shots give about 4.4mg/ml. Check the strength printed on the shot you buy and do the sum before you mix, because the final figure depends on that number.

Nicotine shots are almost always a 50VG/50PG blend. Adding them to a high-VG shortfill nudges the overall ratio slightly towards PG, so the finished liquid is a touch thinner and a touch stronger on throat hit than the nicotine-free bottle on its own. With one shot the change is small. With two it is noticeable but still well within what sub-ohm and mesh coils handle comfortably.

Do not top the bottle right up to the neck. Leave a little air so that you can shake it properly. Three shots would fill the bottle completely and push the strength well above what most people want from a flavour like this one, so we do not recommend it.

Flavour profile: what Lemon Lime Sorbet tastes like

The name tells you most of the story. Lemon Lime Sorbet is built around two sharp citrus notes sitting on a sweet, smooth frozen-dessert base. Taste is personal and varies with your device, wattage and nicotine level, but this is the profile the recipe is designed to deliver and what citrus sorbet liquids in this category generally taste like.

On the inhale you can expect a clean, zesty lemon front note with a slightly greener lime edge behind it. The lemon reads as bright and tangy rather than sour in the way a boiled sweet can be. The lime adds a drier, more peel-like bitterness that stops the whole thing becoming too sugary.

In the middle the sorbet element arrives. Think of the sweetness of a sugar syrup rather than cream or custard. There is no dairy character here, which is the point of a sorbet: it keeps the profile light, and it means the flavour does not coat the mouth the way heavier dessert liquids can.

On the exhale there is a gentle cooling finish. It is a frosty hint rather than a full menthol blast, closer to the chill of a frozen sorbet scoop than a mint sweet. If you normally find ice-heavy liquids too sharp on the throat, this should sit comfortably. If you want a much stronger freeze, you can add a few drops of a menthol or ice additive, though that is entirely optional.

• Sweetness: medium, enough to round off the citrus without turning sugary
• Sharpness: medium to high on the lemon, softer on the lime
• Cooling: light, mostly on the exhale
• Aftertaste: clean and fairly short, with a faint lemon-peel note

Citrus flavours are a good choice for all-day vaping because they are refreshing and rarely tire the palate as quickly as rich bakery or tobacco-style flavours. They can, however, be affected by nicotine. At higher strengths the throat hit competes with the lemon tang, and the sharper notes can become more pronounced. If the first few tanks taste a little too sharp, a short steep or a slightly lower wattage usually smooths things out.

Vapour production and throat hit

Because this is a high-VG style shortfill, it is designed for devices that generate plenty of vapour at moderate to higher wattage. Vegetable glycerine is thicker and produces denser, softer clouds than propylene glycol, which carries flavour sharply and gives more throat hit. A 70VG/30PG ratio is a common balance in this category: enough VG for a satisfying amount of vapour, enough PG to keep the flavour crisp and the liquid wicking properly.

With nicotine-free liquid in a sub-ohm tank you can expect large, smooth inhales with very little throat hit. Add a nicotine shot and the throat hit rises in proportion to the strength you reach. At about 2mg/ml it remains gentle. At about 4mg/ml it is firmer, though still milder than the same strength in a nicotine salt liquid, because freebase nicotine in this format is generally smoother at low strengths and harsher as the dose goes up.

How the liquid performs depends heavily on your device and settings:

• Sub-ohm tank at 40 to 60W: dense vapour and full flavour from the lemon and lime, the typical home for a high-VG shortfill
• Mesh coil at its middle recommended wattage: the most even flavour, with strong citrus definition and less chance of a burnt taste
• Lower-powered pod kit with 0.8 to 1.0 ohm coils: tighter, more mouth-to-lung draws, slightly less vapour but good flavour economy

A word on puff counts. Disposable vapes advertise puff numbers, but a bottle of e-liquid does not work that way because consumption depends on wattage, coil, draw length and how often you vape. As a practical guide, a person using a sub-ohm tank might get roughly 4 to 8 ml of liquid through per day, whereas a pod-style user might use 2 to 4 ml. At those rates, 70ml (or 80 to 90ml after adding shots) lasts anywhere from around ten days to a few weeks. We say more about this in the value section below.

Citrus liquids tend to put out more flavour at slightly cooler settings. If you find the lemon tasting thin or slightly harsh, try dropping the wattage by 5 to 10W before changing anything else. Warmer vapour tends to flatten delicate fruit notes, while moderate heat keeps the sorbet sweetness and the lime edge distinct from each other.

Bottle design, packaging and build quality

E-liquid does not have a build quality in the way a vape device does, but the bottle, cap and labelling still matter because they affect how easy the liquid is to use and how well it keeps. The 100ml chubby-style bottle used for shortfills of this type is made from soft plastic with a narrow dropper-style nozzle. This lets you squeeze the liquid into a tank without a funnel, and the soft sides make it easy to control the flow.

Here are the practical points to look for when your bottle arrives:

• Tamper-evident seal: the cap should have an intact ring or seal before first use
• Child-resistant closure: shortfill caps are designed so that a child cannot easily open them, which usually means pressing and turning at once
• Narrow nozzle: a thin tip makes it possible to fill small pod tanks and avoids spillage on sub-ohm tanks with narrow fill ports
• Label information: look for the brand name, flavour, batch details, VG/PG ratio, ingredient list, and the required health warnings
• Headroom marking: many shortfill bottles show a fill line or a note about how many shots to add, which helps prevent overfilling

Where the bottle is printed with a bold lemon-and-lime colour scheme, it is easy to spot in a drawer or a bag, which is helpful when you run several flavours at once. Keep the bottle upright, out of reach of children and pets, and out of direct sunlight, since heat and light degrade both flavour and nicotine over time.

On the packaging side, the bottle comes in the retailer's dispatch packaging and may be wrapped in a printed carton or clear shrink film depending on the batch. If your bottle arrives leaking, cracked or with a broken seal, do not use it. Contact customer support with a photo and the batch details so the issue can be investigated.

Recycling matters for a product that is mostly plastic. Rinse the empty bottle, let it dry, and put it in your household plastic recycling if your local council accepts small rigid plastics. Check the number on the base of the bottle and your council guidance. Empty nicotine shot bottles should be treated as you would any other small plastic bottle once they are completely empty, but if you are unsure, many councils and retailers can advise.

Devices and batteries that suit this e-liquid

A shortfill bottle has no battery of its own. The battery that matters is the one in the device you choose, and getting the match right makes a large difference to how this liquid tastes and how long it lasts between charges. A high-VG citrus liquid like Nexus Lemon Lime Sorbet works best in one of three types of device.

• Sub-ohm tank kits: these use removable or built-in batteries and a tank with 0.15 to 0.5 ohm coils. They draw plenty of power, so battery life is shorter but vapour production is high. A 3000mAh battery or two 18650 cells typically lasts a full day for moderate use.
• Refillable pod systems: compact devices that take coils from about 0.6 to 1.0 ohm, usually with batteries between 800mAh and 1500mAh. These suit people who want a smaller device and a tighter draw, and they pair well with the 2mg to 4mg range.
• Mesh-coil kits: mid-sized devices, often with 1500mAh to 3000mAh internal batteries, offering good flavour consistency from a fine mesh heating surface.

Battery life depends on wattage, coil resistance and usage. As a rough guide, a 1000mAh pod device at 15 to 20W may last a half to a full day of light to moderate vaping, while a 3000mAh sub-ohm kit at 50W commonly needs charging every day.

Charging advice applies to whichever device you use:

• Use the cable that came with the device, or a good quality USB-C cable if the device supports it
• Use a plug that meets UK safety standards and avoid cheap unbranded adapters
• Do not leave a vape charging overnight or unattended on soft furnishings
• Stop using any battery that is swollen, hot to the touch, or visibly damaged
• Keep loose 18650 batteries in a plastic case, never loose in a pocket with coins or keys

When a device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in household rubbish or general recycling. Vapes and their batteries are electrical waste and must be taken to a proper drop-off point. Many UK retailers and household waste recycling centres accept them, and the same applies to spent disposables. Removing the e-liquid first is not necessary for disposal at a drop-off point, but remove any removable batteries separately if the device allows.

Coil and mesh compatibility

The coil is where the e-liquid is heated and turned into vapour, so matching the liquid to the right coil makes the difference between a clean, flavourful hit and a muted or burnt one. The Nexus Lemon Lime Sorbet shortfill is a thinner-than-average high-VG liquid, which is the ideal match for the following coil types.

• Mesh coils (0.15 to 0.4 ohm): a mesh heating surface covers a large area and heats evenly, producing strong flavour definition and good vapour. This is generally the best match for a sharp citrus profile, because the even heat avoids scorching the delicate lemon top note.
• Standard sub-ohm coils (0.2 to 0.5 ohm): round-wire coils with cotton wicking work well and are widely available, though they may heat a little less evenly than mesh.
• Pod coils (0.6 to 1.0 ohm): suitable for refillable pod systems; they use less power and are better for mouth-to-lung inhaling. High-VG liquids can be a little thick for the smallest wicking holes, so choose a coil with wider ports if you can.

Break in new coils properly. Fill the tank, then wait at least five to ten minutes before you vape so the cotton can soak up the liquid fully. Take a few unpowered draws, then start at the low end of the wattage range printed on the coil and move up gradually. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of dry hits and burnt cotton.

As for coil life, a sharp citrus liquid with a moderate sweetener load is kinder to coils than a heavily sweetened dessert flavour. Sweeteners caramelise on the coil and leave residue, and fewer sweeteners means longer coil life. Even so, expect a typical coil to last between one and three weeks. Signs that a coil needs replacing include a flat or burnt taste, a gurgling sound, a darker colour in the cotton, or a drop in vapour production.

If you are using a very low resistance mesh coil, make sure your device can supply the wattage the coil asks for. Pushing a coil above its stated range will burn through the liquid quickly, heat the lemon and lime notes into bitterness, and shorten the life of the coil. When in doubt, stay in the middle of the recommended wattage range printed on the coil.

Choosing your nicotine strength

Picking a nicotine strength is the most important decision with a shortfill, because it affects both satisfaction and comfort. The table below sets out sensible starting points based on what you are leaving behind and the device you plan to use. These are general guidelines rather than medical advice; if you are unsure, speak to a pharmacist or a local stop smoking service.

• 0mg (no shot): for people who no longer need nicotine, who vape for the flavour and habit, or who are steadily reducing
• About 2mg/ml (one 18mg shot): light smokers, former smokers who have been vaping for a while, and people using a high-powered sub-ohm tank, where each puff delivers more liquid
• About 3mg to 4mg/ml (two shots or a stronger shot): moderate smokers moving to a lower-powered pod or mesh device, or anyone who finds 2mg leaves them reaching for a cigarette

The more vapour your device makes, the less nicotine strength you need in the liquid. A sub-ohm tank at 50W delivers a lot of liquid per inhale, so a strength that feels fine in a pod kit can feel too harsh in a large tank. If you step up from a pod to a sub-ohm kit, drop your strength to compensate.

Signs your strength may be too high include a harsh or scratchy throat, dizziness or a racing pulse, nausea, and a sense that you need to put the device down after a couple of puffs. Signs it may be too low include constant cravings, chain vaping, and not feeling satisfied after a session. Adjust in small steps; a difference of about 1mg/ml is plenty.

Remember that the legal ceiling for nicotine-containing e-liquid in the UK is 20mg/ml, and shots at 18mg or 20mg are diluted into your shortfill, so the finished liquid sits far below that figure. Nicotine is addictive, so the aim for most adults using this product is to match what they need and, over time, reduce it.

Always store nicotine shots securely, label your mixed bottle with the date and the strength, and keep everything away from children and pets. Nicotine shots are concentrated and can be harmful if swallowed or spilled on skin, so wash any skin contact immediately with soap and water.

Who this shortfill is for, and who should skip it

Every flavour suits some people more than others. Here is a practical way to decide whether Nexus Lemon Lime Sorbet fits your habits.

It is a good fit if you:

• Are an adult smoker or existing vaper who likes fresh, tangy, fruit-forward flavours
• Already use a refillable sub-ohm tank, mesh kit or compatible pod system
• Want a larger bottle at a lower cost per millilitre than 10ml bottles
• Prefer to choose your own nicotine strength, including nicotine-free
• Like flavours that stay light through a long session without feeling cloying

It may not suit you if you:

• Use a disposable or a closed pod system with pre-filled cartridges only, since a shortfill needs a refillable device
• Need a high nicotine strength in a small, strong nicotine salt format, which is a different product category entirely
• Dislike sharp or sour flavours, in which case a creamier or sweeter profile may be more comfortable
• Want a heavy dessert flavour with custard, cream or baked notes, because this liquid is deliberately light
• Do not currently smoke or vape, in which case there is no benefit to starting

It is also worth thinking about your lifestyle. If you travel often, a 100ml bottle is bulky, and you may prefer to decant into a smaller squeezable bottle. If you share a home with children, keep both the bottle and any nicotine shots locked away, because the bright, fruity labelling can look appealing.

Vaping is not risk-free. It is widely regarded as far less harmful than smoking tobacco, but it is not harmless, and it contains nicotine, an addictive substance, when you add shots. People who are pregnant, have heart conditions or other medical issues should seek advice from a healthcare professional before using any nicotine product. This product is intended for adults only and must not be sold to or used by anyone under 18.

How to use it: mixing, steeping and first fill

Using a shortfill takes a few minutes the first time and becomes routine quickly. Follow these steps for a clean, accurate mix.

• Prepare your space: wash and dry your hands, lay down a paper towel, and keep nicotine shots well away from children and pets.
• Open the bottle: press the cap down and turn it anticlockwise to remove the child-resistant closure, then pull out the dropper tip carefully.
• Add your shot or shots: pour the contents of one or two 10ml nicotine shots into the shortfill bottle. Squeeze the shot bottle gently to empty it completely.
• Replace the tip and cap: push the nozzle back in firmly and close the cap until it clicks.
• Shake thoroughly: shake the bottle vigorously for around 30 to 60 seconds so the nicotine and flavouring combine evenly.
• Label it: write the date and final strength on the bottle with a permanent marker.

Then comes steeping. Steeping simply means letting the mixed liquid rest so the flavours blend and any air bubbles settle. For a light citrus liquid like this one, a rest of a few hours is often enough, and some people vape it straight away. Leaving it overnight in a cool, dark place usually gives the smoothest result, especially if you added two shots. Open the cap for a few seconds once or twice during steeping to release trapped air.

When you fill your tank, follow your device's instructions. For a sub-ohm tank, unscrew the top section, tilt the tank, and squeeze liquid down the side of the central tube so you do not flood it. Never fill past the maximum line, and avoid covering the airflow slots. For a pod, find the fill port, which is usually under a silicone plug, and squeeze slowly while watching the level.

Wait five to ten minutes before your first inhale so the cotton saturates. Start with short, gentle draws at a low wattage and build up. If you are changing flavour, rinse or replace the coil first, since leftover flavour from a previous liquid will blend with the lemon and lime and muddy the taste.

Troubleshooting and storage

Most problems with a shortfill come down to a handful of causes, and almost all of them are easy to fix. Use this list as a first port of call.

• Burnt or dry taste: the coil is probably worn out or was not primed. Replace it, wait ten minutes after filling, and lower your wattage a little.
• Flat or weak flavour: the coil may be clogged, the wattage may be too high, or your nicotine strength may be masking the citrus. Try a fresh coil and reduce the power by 5W.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much liquid is reaching the coil or condensation has built up. Check that the tank is not overfilled and wipe the drip tip and airflow.
• Leaking from the tank: make sure the tank is assembled properly, the seals are intact, and the airflow is not blocked. Over-tightening can also damage the seals.
• Throat hit too harsh: your nicotine strength is probably too high for the power level. Use one shot instead of two, or lower the wattage.
• Liquid looks darker after a while: a little darkening is natural with age and exposure to air or light. Very dark or cloudy liquid, or a strange smell, means you should stop using it.
• Cloudy or separated liquid: shake the bottle thoroughly; if the liquid does not recombine, stop using it.

Storage has a big influence on how long the flavour stays fresh. Keep the bottle upright with the cap closed, in a cool, dark place, away from radiators, windowsills and cars on hot days. Unopened shortfills commonly keep their quality for around twelve to twenty-four months, but check the best-before date on the label. Once you add nicotine shots, aim to use the bottle within a few months, as nicotine darkens and slowly changes flavour over time.

If liquid spills on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If you or someone else swallows e-liquid or feels unwell after contact, seek medical advice immediately and, in an emergency, call 999. Never leave a mixed bottle where a child could reach it, and never transfer liquid into drinks bottles or food containers.

Finally, dispose of waste correctly. Spent coils and empty pods should be bagged and put in the general waste unless your area has a specific scheme, whereas batteries and devices belong in electrical recycling at a proper drop-off point.

Value for money and how it compares with similar citrus shortfills

Value is where shortfills earn their popularity. A 100ml bottle usually costs noticeably less per millilitre than buying 10ml bottles of pre-mixed nicotine e-liquid, and it lasts a long time. The calculation is simple: divide the price by the volume you end up with. With no shot you have 70ml. With one shot you have 80ml, and with two shots you have 90ml, though the shots themselves cost extra, so include their price in your sum.

As a rough guide to longevity, a moderate sub-ohm user working through about 5ml a day would finish 80ml in around two weeks. A lighter pod user at about 2ml a day could stretch the same bottle to forty days. Heavy use can double or triple the rate. Because coil changes are also a regular cost, total running cost depends on how often you replace them, which in turn depends on how sweet and how hot you run your liquid. Citrus profiles tend to be kinder to coils than heavily sweetened dessert flavours.

How does it compare with other options?

• Against other citrus or lemon lime shortfills: many brands offer lemon lime flavours, so differences are often subtle. Compare the sweetness level, the amount of cooling, and whether the lime reads as fresh or artificial. The sorbet angle here puts this closer to a sweet, frosty profile than to a sour candy or soda profile.
• Against nicotine salt liquids in 10ml bottles: salts are smoother at higher strengths and suit low-powered pods, but they cost more per millilitre and do not work well in high-wattage sub-ohm tanks. A shortfill is cheaper and better for bigger vapour.
• Against disposable vapes: a disposable is convenient and requires no maintenance, but each unit is limited to a small amount of liquid and a fixed battery, and has to be thrown away. A refillable setup with a shortfill typically costs less over a month and produces less waste.
• Against dessert and bakery shortfills: those are richer and sweeter, which some people prefer, but they coat coils faster and can become cloying over a long day. A citrus sorbet is lighter and more refreshing.

To be fair, there are trade-offs. A refillable device costs money upfront, mixing takes a few minutes, and carrying a 100ml bottle is less convenient than carrying a pocket-sized disposable. If you only vape occasionally, a 100ml bottle may take a long time to finish, and the flavour may fade before you reach the bottom. For daily vapers who like citrus, the combination of cost and flavour is a reasonable one.