White Grape Cucumber Apple Nexus 100ml Shortfill

Overview

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

Nexus White Grape Cucumber Apple 100ml Shortfill: Overview

Nexus White Grape Cucumber Apple is a nicotine-free fruit e-liquid supplied as a 100ml shortfill in a 120ml bottle. The recipe pairs three flavours that sit close together on the fresh, juicy end of the fruit spectrum: sweet white grape, cool and watery cucumber, and a crisp apple note that stops the blend from turning syrupy. For vapers coming off single-use devices who want a refillable setup with a far lower cost per millilitre, a shortfill of this kind is a sensible place to start.

Because it is a shortfill, the liquid is sold without nicotine. The oversized bottle leaves roughly 20ml of empty headroom so you can add up to two 10ml nicotine shots and finish with a full 120ml bottle at a strength you choose. If you vape nicotine-free, you can use it straight from the bottle with no additions at all. The essentials at a glance:

• Volume: 100ml of e-liquid in a 120ml bottle, with space for two 10ml nicotine shots
• Base strength: 0mg/ml nicotine as supplied
• Flavour family: fresh fruit, with grape sweetness, cucumber coolness and apple tartness
• Typical base ratio: high-VG, usually 70VG/30PG for this style of shortfill, so check the label on your own bottle
• Suited to: sub-ohm tanks and pod or open-system kits that accept thicker liquid
• Age restriction: 18+ only, as with every vaping product sold in the UK

The rest of this guide covers how the flavour behaves in real use, which hardware suits it, how to work out nicotine strength, how to mix and fill without mess, what to do when things go wrong, and how the cost compares with other ways of vaping. Where we make a claim about performance, we try to explain the reasoning behind it so you can adjust for your own device. Nothing here is medical advice, and if you do not currently use nicotine you do not need to start.

Flavour Profile: How White Grape, Cucumber and Apple Work Together

Three-fruit blends can go wrong when one note bullies the others, so it helps to know what each element is doing in this recipe. White grape is the sweet, slightly floral lead. It is closer to the taste of a fresh green or white table grape than to the heavier purple grape you find in soft drinks and sweets. Cucumber contributes a watery, cooling, almost dewy quality. It is not sharp like menthol, and it does not add a physical cooling sensation in the way an ice additive would. Apple sits in the middle as the crisp, lightly tart note that gives the blend some structure.

On the inhale, expect the grape and a gentle wash of cucumber to arrive first. The sweetness is moderate rather than heavy, and the cucumber keeps it from feeling cloying. On the exhale, the apple comes forward and the cucumber lingers, leaving a clean, fresh finish with no heavy aftertaste. Many vapers describe this style of flavour as refreshing and easy to vape for long sessions because it does not build up a coating on the tongue the way creamy or dessert flavours can.

A few practical points about how the flavour behaves:

• Wattage changes the balance. Lower power tends to emphasise cucumber and apple. Higher power pushes the grape sweetness and warms the vapour, which can mute the cooler notes.
• Fresh coils taste fuller. Delicate fruit flavours such as cucumber are among the first notes to fade as a coil ages, so a tired coil often makes this e-liquid taste flat or simply sweet.
• Nicotine adds bite. Adding shots slightly increases throat hit and can dull the finer cucumber notes, so some vapers prefer to stay at 0mg to 3mg.
• Steeping helps a little. Fruit liquids do not need weeks of steeping, but a day or two with the cap on and the bottle in a cool, dark place lets the flavours blend more evenly.

If you like fruit liquids that taste like a juice or a soft drink more than a sweet shop, this profile is a close fit. If you want something intensely sweet, candy-like or heavily iced, you may find it a little restrained. That restraint is a deliberate trade-off rather than a flaw, and it is one reason the flavour tends to stay pleasant over an entire 100ml bottle instead of becoming tiring after a day or two.

It is also worth being clear about what the flavour is not. It is not a sour candy, it does not contain a menthol or ice hit unless the product name says so, and it is not a dessert blend. Those expectations are the most common reason a vaper ends up disappointed by a fruit shortfill, so setting them early saves a lot of frustration.

Vapour Production, Throat Hit and Puff Delivery

Shortfills are designed for direct-to-lung vaping with high-VG liquid, so the performance picture is about vapour density and smoothness more than the tight, draw-activated feel of a nicotine salt pod. A 70VG/30PG blend produces thick, visible vapour and a soft throat hit at low nicotine strengths. At 0mg the throat hit is minimal, and the sensation comes mainly from warmth and the weight of the vapour.

Puff count is harder to pin down on a refillable than on a sealed device, because it depends on your wattage, draw length and coil. As a working estimate, a typical sub-ohm vaper using roughly 0.03ml to 0.06ml of liquid per puff will get somewhere between 1,500 and 3,000 puffs from 100ml. A lower-powered pod or mesh setup that uses less liquid per draw can stretch that further. For context, 100ml is the same volume as fifty single-use vapes holding 2ml each, so the bottle holds a very large amount of vaping compared with a disposable, although how you vape will move the real number up or down.

Things that affect performance with this e-liquid:

• Device power: most sub-ohm coils work well between 30W and 70W, and the fruit flavours here usually taste fullest in the middle of the coil's rated range
• Airflow: a more open airflow cools the vapour and keeps the cucumber and apple crisp, while tighter airflow gives warmer, denser vapour
• Coil condition: a clean coil gives consistent wicking and flavour, whereas a gunked coil produces dry hits and a harsh edge
• Liquid level: keep the tank above one third full so the wicking holes are never exposed to air
• Draw style: slow, steady draws of three to four seconds suit thick liquid better than short sharp pulls

Consistency across a bottle is generally good with this type of liquid. Because the recipe does not rely on heavy sweeteners, it is less likely to clog coils quickly than a custard or sweet dessert flavour, though all sweetened liquids will eventually leave deposits. Expect a coil to last somewhere around one to two weeks of normal use before flavour starts to dip, and replace it sooner if you notice a burnt or flat taste even with a freshly filled tank.

If you are used to the sharp, immediate throat hit of a 20mg disposable, the experience at 0mg or 3mg will feel very different. That is by design: shortfills are for people who want larger, smoother clouds and a gentler nicotine delivery, or none at all. Anyone who needs a stronger hit should look at nicotine salt liquids in 10ml bottles instead, which are covered in the comparison section below.

Bottle Design, Build Quality and Packaging

The 120ml bottle is a soft, squeezable plastic container in the standard long-nozzle format used for UK shortfills. The narrow nozzle lets you aim liquid into small fill ports, and the child-resistant, tamper-evident cap needs to be pressed and turned to open. If you have never used one, the first few openings can feel awkward, but the mechanism exists for a good reason: e-liquid should always be stored out of reach of children and pets.

What to look for when your bottle arrives:

• Intact tamper-evident ring: the ring around the cap should be unbroken when you first open the bottle
• Legible labelling: the label should show the flavour name, the 0mg strength, the VG/PG ratio, ingredients, a batch code and the usual warnings
• Fill level: a 100ml shortfill is deliberately not filled to the neck, so the bottle will look about five sixths full
• No leaks in the box: a small amount of liquid around the nozzle is normal if the bottle was squeezed in transit, but a visibly damaged bottle should be reported to the seller

Build quality is about what you would expect at this price tier: functional, lightweight and practical rather than premium. The plastic is flexible enough to give a controlled flow but firm enough to hold its shape when you squeeze. Squeezing gently is better than squeezing hard, as a forceful squeeze can push a burst of liquid out of the nozzle and over the top of a tank.

Storage matters more than most people expect. Keep the bottle upright, capped, and away from direct sunlight and heat, because warmth degrades flavour and can thin the liquid. A cupboard or drawer is ideal. A bottle that has been opened and stored sensibly will usually stay in good condition for many months, though fruit flavours are at their cleanest within roughly six months of opening.

On disposal, empty plastic bottles can generally be rinsed and recycled with household plastic, although local council rules differ, so check yours. Used coils, batteries and any electronic vaping hardware are different: they should go to a dedicated drop-off point rather than the household bin, and many UK vape shops and household waste recycling centres accept them. Never put lithium batteries in general waste or kerbside recycling, because they can start fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants.

Single-use vapes were banned from sale in Great Britain in June 2025, and refillable setups like the one this shortfill is designed for are part of the replacement for them. A refillable kit also produces far less waste over a year of use than a stream of discarded disposables, because you keep the device and only replace coils and the occasional pod.

Battery and Charging: Choosing a Device to Pair With

An e-liquid has no battery of its own, so what matters is the device you pair it with. Thick 70VG liquid vaporises most efficiently on a setup with enough power to heat a sub-ohm or mesh coil properly, and that comes down to battery capacity and output. Use the guidance below to match a kit to this shortfill.

• Pod and AIO kits (roughly 800mAh to 1,500mAh): compact devices that run at around 15W to 30W with 0.4 to 1.0 ohm mesh pods. They suit light-to-moderate use and are the closest experience to a disposable.
• Mid-power box mods with an internal battery (roughly 2,000mAh to 3,000mAh): typically 40W to 80W, enough to run a 0.2 to 0.4 ohm coil through a full day without constant recharging
• Removable-battery mods (one or two 18650 or 21700 cells): cells of 3,000mAh to 5,000mAh give the longest runtime, and you can carry a charged spare. Always use high-drain cells from a reputable supplier, with a continuous discharge rating at or above what your coil demands.

As a rough guide, a 1,000mAh battery at around 25W delivers something like 80 to 120 puffs per charge, depending on draw length. A 3,000mAh battery at 50W might give around 200 to 300 puffs. These are estimates, not guarantees, and real figures vary with coil resistance, battery health and temperature.

Sensible charging habits protect both the device and your home:

• Use the cable supplied with your device or a quality USB-C cable and a standard wall adapter, rather than a cheap unbranded charger
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface and not on a bed, sofa or pile of papers
• Do not leave a device charging unattended overnight, and unplug once it reaches full charge
• Never use a battery with a torn wrap, dents or signs of swelling; replace it instead
• For removable cells, use a dedicated external charger and carry spares in a plastic case so the terminals never touch keys or coins
• Do not charge a device that is hot from heavy use or has been left in a car; let it return to room temperature first

Pairing matters for flavour as well as runtime. A battery that sags under load will deliver less power than the wattage you set, which thins the vapour and mutes the grape and apple notes. If you find the flavour tasting weaker towards the end of a charge, topping up earlier usually fixes it. At end of life, take lithium cells and any device with a built-in battery to a household waste recycling centre or a retailer drop-off point instead of binning them.

Coil and Mesh Technology for 70VG Shortfill

Coil choice has a bigger effect on how this e-liquid tastes than almost any other variable. High-VG liquid is thick, so it needs a coil with large wicking ports and enough surface area to vaporise it without scorching the cotton. In practice that means a mesh coil or a low-resistance sub-ohm round-wire coil.

Mesh coils use a flat sheet of perforated metal, usually a Kanthal or stainless steel alloy, lined with cotton. The large heating surface warms the liquid evenly and quickly, which helps delicate fruit notes such as cucumber come through cleanly. Mesh coils also tend to ramp up faster and give more consistent flavour from the first puff to the last, though they can be slightly more prone to dry hits if the tank runs low.

Typical pairings for a 70VG fruit shortfill:

• 0.15 to 0.3 ohm mesh coils: suited to 40W to 70W. Large, warm vapour with the fullest flavour, using the most liquid and battery.
• 0.4 to 0.6 ohm mesh coils: suited to 20W to 40W. A good middle ground that gives cooler vapour and keeps the cucumber and apple notes crisp.
• 0.8 to 1.0 ohm mesh pods: suited to 12W to 25W on pod kits. A looser draw than a nicotine salt pod, with lower vapour output and lower liquid use.
• Round-wire sub-ohm coils: acceptable at 0.2 to 0.5 ohm, but usually less even than mesh with thicker liquid

Straight mouth-to-lung coils above about 1.2 ohm are generally not a good match for 70VG liquid. The thick liquid wicks slowly through small cotton channels, and the result is dry hits, gurgling and burnt cotton. If you prefer a tight draw, a nicotine salt liquid in a 50VG/50PG ratio is a better choice than a shortfill.

Always prime a new coil before use. Drip a few drops of liquid directly onto the cotton through the wicking holes, fill the tank, and let it sit for five to ten minutes before you press the fire button. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of a burnt first taste, and a burnt coil rarely recovers. Start at the low end of the coil's rated wattage for the first few puffs, then increase to your preferred setting.

When the coil does need replacing, the signs are usually a flat or slightly bitter taste, reduced vapour, or a darkened cotton wick visible through the wicking port. Used coils should go in a drop-off bin for small electricals, not household waste, since they contain metal and small residues of liquid.

Nicotine Strength Guidance: From 0mg to Added Shots

This shortfill is supplied at 0mg/ml, so the first decision is whether you want to add nicotine at all. For readers who do, the maths is straightforward once you know the numbers. The usual add-in is a 10ml nicotine shot, commonly sold at 18mg/ml for freebase nicotine. Nicotine salt shots are also available, typically at 20mg/ml. UK rules cap the strength of nicotine-containing e-liquids and disposable-style devices at 20mg/ml, so you will not find legal products stronger than that in a shop.

Approximate final strengths when you add shots to a 100ml shortfill:

• No shots: 0mg/ml, completely nicotine-free
• One 10ml shot at 18mg/ml: about 1.6mg/ml once mixed, usually called 1.5mg
• Two 10ml shots at 18mg/ml: 3mg/ml in a full 120ml bottle
• Two 10ml shots at 20mg/ml (nicotine salt): roughly 3.3mg/ml

Shortfills are meant for low strengths. Because high-VG liquid is usually inhaled in large volumes through a sub-ohm coil, a 3mg/ml mix delivers a similar amount of nicotine per puff to a much higher-strength liquid in a small pod. Going beyond 3mg/ml in a sub-ohm device tends to feel harsh, and the amount of liquid you use means you take in more nicotine than the number suggests. For stronger needs, pod devices with nicotine salt liquids at 10mg to 20mg/ml are the more appropriate format.

A few points for anyone choosing a strength:

• Vapers moving down from smoking often start around 3mg/ml in a sub-ohm device, but many find they need a higher-strength salt in a pod to feel satisfied
• Former heavy users of 20mg disposables may find 3mg/ml noticeably weak at first and could consider a pod kit with a salt liquid instead
• Vapers who want to reduce intake can step down over time by using one shot, then zero shots, in successive bottles
• Non-smokers and anyone who has never used nicotine do not need to add it, and the 0mg bottle works fine on its own

Mixing is simple: loosen the cap, squeeze each shot into the bottle, close the cap, and shake for about a minute. Leave it for a few hours, ideally overnight, then shake again before you fill your tank. Add the shots after you have checked the bottle is the correct strength on the label, and always store nicotine shots well away from children. This information is general and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or are unsure whether nicotine is suitable for you, speak to a pharmacist or GP.

Who This Shortfill Suits, and Who Should Look Elsewhere

Every e-liquid format has a natural audience, and this one is no exception. The following groups are a natural fit for a fruit-based 70VG shortfill like this one.

• Vapers moving from disposables to a refillable kit: if you have been buying single-use devices and want to spend less per millilitre while keeping a fruit-forward flavour, this bottle is an economical step
• Sub-ohm and mesh kit owners: the 70VG ratio is designed for the large wicking ports and airflow these devices provide
• Low-nicotine and nicotine-free vapers: anyone who vapes at 0mg to 3mg will find the 100ml format very good value
• Flavour-focused vapers: fans of fresh, juice-style fruit blends who prefer subtle cucumber and apple notes to heavy candy sweetness
• Casual daily vapers: people who vape through the day in short sessions and want a flavour that does not tire the palate

There are also people for whom a different product would be a better fit:

• Heavy smokers needing a strong nicotine hit: 3mg/ml in a sub-ohm device may not satisfy, and a pod kit with a nicotine salt liquid is usually the better option
• Users of tight mouth-to-lung pods: thick 70VG liquid can choke small coils and cause leaks or dry hits
• Anyone wanting a strong menthol or ice hit: this recipe leans on cucumber coolness and does not have the sharp chill of an iced flavour
• People who want a sealed, no-fuss device: a shortfill needs a refillable kit, filling, and some basic maintenance
• Those who prefer sweets or dessert flavours: this profile is fresh and fruity and will feel restrained if you like intense sweetness

All vaping products are restricted to adults. In the UK you must be 18 or over to buy or be sold e-liquid, vaping devices or nicotine shots, and a reputable retailer will carry out age checks at checkout or on delivery. If you do not smoke, vaping is not recommended as a hobby, and nicotine is an addictive substance. If you are trying to quit smoking, NHS stop-smoking services offer free support alongside vaping, and many people find that combination more effective than going it alone.

How to Fill, Shake and Vape: Step-by-Step

If you are new to shortfills, the process takes a few minutes the first time and becomes routine quickly. Follow these steps for a clean, leak-free result.

• Step 1, decide on nicotine. If you want to add shots, check the label strength on the shots and the shortfill before you start.
• Step 2, open and add the shots. Press down and twist the child-resistant cap, then squeeze the contents of each 10ml shot into the bottle, up to two shots in total.
• Step 3, close and shake. Replace the cap tightly and shake the bottle firmly for around a minute so the nicotine and liquid blend evenly.
• Step 4, let it rest. A few hours is enough for most fruit liquids, and overnight is better. If you are using 0mg, you can skip steeping and vape straight away.
• Step 5, prepare the tank. Make sure the tank is empty and dry, the coil is primed with a few drops, and the device is switched off.
• Step 6, fill. Open the fill port, aim the nozzle at the side of the tank to avoid pouring liquid down the central chimney, and fill to the max line.
• Step 7, wait. Leave five to ten minutes for the cotton to absorb the liquid before vaping.
• Step 8, vape. Start at the low end of the coil's wattage range and move up to your taste in small steps.

Some helpful habits to build early:

• Shake the bottle before each fill, because the liquid separates slightly if it has been standing
• Wipe the nozzle and the tank threads after filling to keep your hands, device and pockets clean
• Lock your device or switch it off when it is not in use so it cannot fire in a bag
• Take slow, steady puffs of three to four seconds and let the coil recover between draws, especially at higher wattage
• Refill before the tank drops to the wicking holes, not after

When you finish a bottle, you do not need to wash your tank unless you plan to change flavour. A quick rinse with warm water and a thorough dry, followed by a fresh coil, is enough to avoid ghosting, which is when the old flavour lingers and interferes with the new one. Allow tank parts to dry fully before refilling, since water left in the tank will cause spitting and a crackling sound.

Troubleshooting: Burnt Taste, Leaks, Gurgling and Weak Flavour

Most problems with shortfills come from a small number of causes, and almost all of them are fixable at home. The list below covers the issues we see most often with fruit e-liquids in sub-ohm and mesh devices.

• Burnt taste: usually caused by an unprimed coil, a low tank, chain vaping at high power, or a coil that has reached the end of its life. Replace the coil, prime it properly, and lower the wattage slightly.
• Flat or muted flavour: the most common cause is an ageing coil. Fruit notes such as cucumber fade first. Fit a fresh coil, and check that your battery is not running low and sagging under load.
• Leaking from the tank: check that the coil is tightly seated, the tank is not overfilled, and the seals are intact. Fill to the max line, not above it, and store the device upright.
• Gurgling or spitting: there is usually too much liquid pooling in the airflow channel, or the coil is flooded. Tilt the tank to drain it, wipe the drip tip, and open the airflow slightly. Spitting can also mean water is left in the tank after cleaning.
• Dry hits: the coil is not receiving liquid fast enough. Make sure the tank is above one third, let new coils soak for longer, and use a coil whose wicking ports suit 70VG.
• Harsh throat hit at 3mg: try lowering the nicotine, reducing the wattage, or opening the airflow for cooler vapour.
• Weak vapour: check the coil resistance, the battery charge, and that the airflow is not blocked.
• Sweet but bland: if the liquid tastes sweet without the cooler cucumber and apple, the coil is probably gunked or you are vaping too hot.

Fruit blends with sweeteners can build up residue on a coil faster than unsweetened liquids. If you notice dark, sticky deposits, replacing the coil is the only reliable remedy, because cleaning rarely restores performance on a cotton-lined coil. Keeping wattage in the middle of the rated range slows the build-up.

If you suspect the bottle itself, check the batch code and the cap. A liquid that smells off, has changed colour dramatically, or tastes strongly different from a previous bottle should be reported to the seller with the batch number. Do not keep using a liquid you have concerns about. Any signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, wheezing or swelling should be treated as a reason to stop vaping and seek medical advice.

Value for Money: Cost per Millilitre and Running Costs

A major argument for any 100ml shortfill is cost. The easiest way to measure it is price per millilitre. A 10ml nicotine salt bottle at a typical UK shop price works out at a considerably higher cost per millilitre than a 100ml shortfill, and a single-use vape holding 2ml works out at more again. Purely as an illustration, if a 100ml bottle costs in the low-to-mid teens of pounds, the liquid itself comes out at roughly 12p to 15p per millilitre, compared with 25p to 40p per millilitre for many 10ml bottles. Check the current price on the product page for exact figures.

Adding nicotine shots increases the cost slightly. Two 10ml shots usually add a few pounds, and the total is still well below the equivalent volume in 10ml bottles. Here is a rough way to work out a real running cost:

• Daily use: a moderate sub-ohm vaper uses between 3ml and 6ml per day, so a 100ml bottle typically lasts between two and five weeks
• Coils: mesh coils usually cost a few pounds each and last one to two weeks, so expect a few pounds of coil cost per bottle
• Device: a one-off purchase that can last years, while a disposable is thrown away after a few days
• Batteries: if you use removable cells, a pair costs a modest amount and lasts hundreds of charge cycles

Put together, a refillable setup costs most people less than half what they would spend on disposables over a month, and the gap widens the longer you use it. The initial outlay on a kit is the main barrier, but it pays itself back quickly for anyone who vapes daily.

There are a few cases where the maths is less favourable. If you vape rarely, a 100ml bottle may sit unused for months and lose some of its freshness before you finish it. If you change flavours often, a big bottle of one flavour can feel limiting. In those cases, a smaller shortfill or a 10ml bottle could be more sensible. For daily users who have settled on a fruit flavour they enjoy, though, the 100ml size is hard to match on running cost.

Also consider what you are paying for in flavour quality. A fruit blend that tastes good from the first puff to the last millilitre is worth more than a cheaper bottle you stop enjoying halfway through. The balanced profile here is one reason it suits bulk buying, as the cucumber and apple keep the sweetness in check over long use.

How It Compares: Honest Comparisons with Similar Options

No e-liquid is right for everyone, so here is a fair look at where this shortfill sits next to other common choices. We have kept the comparisons by category rather than by named competitor, since individual recipes vary from batch to batch and brand to brand.

• Versus single-use vapes: disposables are convenient, but they were banned from sale in Great Britain in June 2025, and they cost far more per millilitre. A shortfill needs a refillable kit and a little more effort, but you get a bigger variety of flavours, lower running cost and less waste.
• Versus 10ml nicotine salt liquids: salts give a stronger, smoother nicotine hit at 10mg to 20mg/ml and suit small pod devices well. They work out more expensive per millilitre, and they offer less vapour. A 70VG shortfill gives more cloud and a lower strength.
• Versus other fruit shortfills: single-fruit options such as straight grape or apple are simpler and often sweeter. A three-fruit blend like this is more layered and generally more refreshing, though less intense. Blends with added menthol or ice are much cooler than this one.
• Versus dessert or candy shortfills: these are sweeter and heavier on the tongue, and they build up on coils faster. This fruit blend is lighter and easier to vape for long sessions, but it will not deliver a rich or creamy taste.
• Versus 50VG/50PG freebase liquids: these are thinner and suit tighter draw devices, with a bit more throat hit and a little less vapour. If you use a small pod with a 1.0 ohm coil or higher, a 50/50 liquid is the better match.

The honest summary is that this shortfill is a good option for people who already own or are buying a sub-ohm, mesh or open-pod kit and who want a refreshing, moderately sweet fruit flavour at a low cost per millilitre. It is a poor match for tight pods, for anyone who needs a high nicotine strength, or for people who dislike the taste of cucumber. If cucumber sounds unappealing, an apple or white grape shortfill without it may suit you better.

It is worth remembering that taste is personal. Two vapers using the same bottle in different devices can describe it in quite different ways, and wattage, coil age and airflow all change the result. If you are unsure, begin with a lower wattage and a fresh coil, give the liquid a couple of days of use, and adjust from there. That gives you a fairer impression than judging it on the first tank.