Apricot Watermelon Yeti Original 100ml

Overview

The Apricot Watermelon Yeti Original 100ml by Yeti in Apricot Watermelon at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview of Yeti Original 100ml Apricot Watermelon

Yeti Original 100ml Apricot Watermelon is a fruit-flavoured shortfill e-liquid from Yeti, supplied as 100ml of nicotine-free liquid in a 120ml bottle. The extra 20ml of headspace is there so you can add up to two 10ml nicotine shots and finish with a ready-to-vape liquid. It is a liquid for refillable hardware, not a disposable, and it has no battery, coil or puff counter of its own.

The flavour pairs apricot with watermelon. On paper that is a gentle combination of soft stone fruit and light, juicy melon, and it suits vapers who find heavy dessert or tobacco profiles tiring across a full day. The product name does not list a menthol or ice note, so we describe it as a fruit blend without a headline cooling element. If a cooling finish matters to you, read the product page before you buy.

Shortfills exist because UK rules limit nicotine-containing e-liquid bottles to 10ml. A 100ml bottle of 0mg liquid sits outside that limit, and the nicotine arrives separately in 10ml shots, each capped at 20mg/ml. That same 20mg/ml ceiling applies to every nicotine vaping product sold in the UK, including the single-use vapes that were common until their sale was banned in June 2025. For anyone moving from a disposable to a refillable set-up, a 100ml shortfill is a practical starting point because the cost per ml is far lower than pre-filled devices ever offered.

The sections below cover what you need to know before ordering: the specification, the flavour, how it performs, which coils and devices suit it, how to look after your battery, how to pick a nicotine strength, who it suits, how to use it, what to do when something goes wrong, what it costs in real terms, and how it stacks up against similar liquids. We have kept the language straightforward and flagged anywhere we are giving a typical range rather than a measured figure.

You must be 18 or over to buy or use any vaping product in the UK. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is intended for adult smokers who want an alternative to tobacco, not for people who have never smoked.

Specifications at a glance

The figures below describe the product as supplied and the hardware it suits. Where a figure depends on your set-up rather than the bottle, we say so. Where we are describing a typical range for this style of liquid rather than a value published by the manufacturer, we say that as well, and you should always check the label on the bottle you receive.

• Product: Yeti Original 100ml Apricot Watermelon
• Type: shortfill e-liquid, supplied at 0mg nicotine
• Liquid volume: 100ml in a 120ml bottle, with room for up to two 10ml nicotine shots
• Flavour family: fruit, combining stone fruit and melon
• Base: shortfills of this type are normally high-VG, commonly around 70VG/30PG; confirm the exact split on the label
• Final strength with shots: about 1.6mg/ml with one 18mg shot, about 3mg/ml with two 18mg shots
• Suitable hardware: sub-ohm tanks, mesh coil kits and refillable pods rated for high-VG liquid
• Typical power range: roughly 40W to 80W on sub-ohm coils, depending on the coil rating
• Battery and puff count: not applicable, because the liquid has no device; your battery is whatever powers your own kit
• Age restriction: 18+ only, UK sale

One useful number is the amount of liquid you actually get. A 100ml bottle holds ten times the volume of a standard 10ml nicotine salt bottle, and fifty times the 2ml found in most single-use vapes. That volume is the main reason shortfills are popular with people who vape every day and want to keep running costs predictable.

Because nicotine shots are added by you, the finished liquid is a little thinner than the base and the flavour is a little more dilute. We explain how much in the nicotine section below.

Flavour profile: apricot and watermelon

Apricot is the first note most people pick up on the inhale. In vape flavourings it usually reads as a soft, slightly tangy stone fruit with a honeyed, almost floral edge, rather than the sharp bite you get from citrus. Watermelon sits behind it and tends to show up as a light, watery sweetness that is closer to freshly cut melon than to sweets or bubblegum. Together they make a rounded fruit profile in which the apricot supplies body and the watermelon supplies freshness.

On the exhale, expect the melon to come forward and the apricot to linger as a gentle aftertaste. How much of each you taste depends on your set-up. Mesh coils at higher wattage push out more vapour and can flatten delicate fruit notes into a general sweet-fruit impression, while a lower wattage and a slightly cooler vape let the two flavours separate more clearly. If the apricot seems faint, drop the power by 5W to 10W before deciding that the liquid is mild.

Sweetness sits at a moderate to noticeable level, as is usual for a fruit shortfill. It is not a dessert liquid, and there is no cream, custard or biscuit layer to muddy the finish. That makes it easier to vape through a long day than a rich profile, although anyone who dislikes sweet liquids should look at a drier fruit, a tobacco or a menthol option instead.

The name carries no ice or menthol designation, so you should not expect a cooling bite on the exhale. We would rather say that plainly than imply a freshness the bottle does not claim.

It is also worth knowing how nicotine shots change the taste. Each 10ml shot added to 100ml of liquid dilutes the flavour concentrate by roughly 9 per cent, and two shots dilute it by roughly 17 per cent. Most people find that is still comfortably flavourful, but if you are particular about taste, one shot at a lower nicotine strength keeps more of the original flavour than two. The shot itself is a neutral base, so it will not add its own flavour, though some people notice a very slight peppery edge from the nicotine at higher strengths.

Flavour fatigue is worth a mention too. Fruit liquids that are pleasant for the first few days can feel flat after a couple of weeks if you vape only one profile, because your palate adapts. If that happens, switching coils, resting for a day, or alternating with a second flavour usually helps more than adding anything to the bottle.

Performance and puff delivery

Because this is a liquid, performance depends on your hardware. In a sub-ohm tank with a mesh coil, a high-VG shortfill like this one produces thick, dense vapour with a smooth draw at nicotine strengths from 0mg to 3mg. Throat hit is low, which suits direct-to-lung vaping, and the flavour does most of the work. The PG share of the blend carries flavour and a little throat hit, while the VG share carries the vapour volume.

Single-use vapes were sold on puff counts, so many people ask for the equivalent figure for a bottle. There is no official puff count for e-liquid, because consumption changes with wattage, coil size, draw length and habit. As a rough estimate only, a 100ml bottle used on a sub-ohm mesh coil at 50W to 70W works out at somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 puffs. Treat that as a ballpark, not a promise, in the same way you should treat the puff counts printed on disposable packaging.

A more useful way to plan is by millilitres per day:

• Light use (1ml to 2ml a day): a bottle lasts 50 days or more, which is longer than the flavour is at its freshest once opened
• Moderate use (3ml to 5ml a day): a bottle lasts roughly 20 to 33 days
• Heavy use (8ml to 10ml a day): a bottle lasts roughly 10 to 12 days

These ranges assume a sub-ohm set-up. If you use a lower-power pod kit, daily consumption is usually closer to 1ml to 2ml, and one bottle will last a good deal longer.

Factors that speed up consumption include higher wattage, bigger airflow, longer draws and lower nicotine strength. People who drop their nicotine level often find they vape more, because the nicotine no longer satisfies them as quickly. If you find a bottle disappearing faster than expected, check whether your strength is too low for your habit before you change anything else.

Unopened, a sealed bottle should be stored somewhere cool, dark and out of direct sunlight. Once you have added shots, it is sensible to use the bottle within a few months, as flavour and colour can drift over time. Colour darkening is normal and does not mean the liquid has gone off, but a sharp or chemical smell does.

Coil and mesh technology: what suits this liquid

High-VG fruit shortfills are designed for sub-ohm hardware, and the choice of coil makes a large difference to how this liquid tastes. Here is how the common coil types behave with it.

• Mesh coils (about 0.1 to 0.3 ohm): a flat sheet of mesh gives a large heating surface, quick ramp-up and even vaporisation. This is the most natural match for a delicate fruit blend, because the even heat helps preserve the apricot and melon notes. Typical power is 50W to 80W, within the range printed on the coil.
• Round-wire sub-ohm coils (about 0.2 to 0.5 ohm): these work well at 40W to 70W and can give a slightly warmer vape, which some people prefer for stone fruit flavours.
• Higher-resistance coils (0.6 ohm and above) in refillable pods: these run at lower power, often 12W to 25W. Check that your pod or tank is rated for high-VG liquid, as very thick liquids can struggle through small wicking holes and cause dry hits or leaks.

Cotton wicking is standard on mesh and round-wire coils, and it needs to be fully saturated before you fire the device. Pour the liquid in, let it settle for five to ten minutes, and then take a few gentle draws without pressing the fire button before you vape at full power. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of a burnt first hit.

Fruit liquids contain sweeteners, and sweeteners tend to caramelise on the coil over time. With a liquid like this one, a coil will typically last somewhere between one and two weeks of daily use, though that varies with power and how long you vape. When the flavour fades, turns muddy or takes on a slightly scorched edge, replace the coil rather than turning the power up to compensate.

Airflow matters as well. An open airflow setting keeps the coil cooler, which preserves flavour and extends coil life, while a tighter setting gives a warmer vape and stronger throat hit. For this kind of blend we would suggest starting with the airflow about half to three-quarters open and adjusting from there.

Always stay within the wattage range printed on the coil. Running a coil above its rating burns the wick and shortens its life, and it is one of the main reasons people report that a liquid tastes harsh when the real issue is the power setting.

Battery and charging for your device

The liquid itself has no battery and nothing to charge, but the device you put it in does, and battery care is the part of vaping with the most safety weight. A few practical points apply whichever kit you use.

• Match the battery to the power: sub-ohm kits running at 50W to 80W normally use removable 18650 or 21700 cells, or an internal battery of around 2,500mAh to 3,000mAh or more. A moderate vaper at 60W can expect a full day from a healthy 3,000mAh pack, and heavier use will need a spare cell or a mid-day top-up.
• Use the right cable and charger: a USB-C cable and a standard 5V wall adapter from a reputable maker is normally fine. Avoid unbranded chargers, which can lack proper protection.
• Do not charge unattended or overnight: charge on a hard, non-flammable surface, away from curtains or bedding, and unplug once the device is full.
• Carry spare cells in a case: never in a pocket with coins or keys, because a short circuit can cause a fire.
• Replace damaged cells: torn wraps, dents or swelling mean the cell should be retired, not repaired.

Recycling is the other half of responsible battery use. Lithium cells and vape devices should never go in household bins or kerbside recycling, because crushed batteries have started fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants. In the UK, waste electricals and batteries are covered by take-back rules, and shops that sell vaping devices and batteries are expected to accept used ones. You can usually drop old cells and devices at a vape shop, at the battery collection points in many supermarkets, or at your local household waste recycling centre, where there is normally a small electricals or battery bin. Your local council website will list the nearest drop-off points.

The empty e-liquid bottle is a different matter. Rinse it and check your council guidance, as rules for plastic bottles that once held nicotine differ by area. If in doubt, take it to your household waste recycling centre rather than putting it in the kerbside bin.

For context, the UK ban on single-use vapes that took effect in June 2025 was introduced largely because of the battery waste they created. Refillable kits with replaceable cells and coils are the route that regulators and councils prefer, and a shortfill is the cheapest way to run one.

Nicotine strength guidance

This liquid is sold at 0mg and you choose the strength by adding nicotine shots. The maths is simple, and the results below assume you add shots to a full 100ml bottle.

• No shots: 0mg/ml, for people who have stopped nicotine or want flavour only
• One 18mg/ml shot (110ml total): about 1.6mg/ml
• One 20mg/ml shot (110ml total): about 1.8mg/ml
• Two 18mg/ml shots (120ml total): about 3mg/ml
• Two 20mg/ml shots (120ml total): about 3.3mg/ml
• One 10mg/ml shot: about 0.9mg/ml, and two 10mg/ml shots: about 1.7mg/ml

The UK limit of 20mg/ml applies to the shot itself, which is why you will not find stronger shots on sale. Because a 120ml bottle only has room for two shots, roughly 3mg/ml is the practical ceiling for this product. Anyone who needs a higher strength is better served by a 50ml shortfill, a 10ml bottle or a nicotine salt product.

As a starting point, many people who smoked ten or more cigarettes a day begin at 3mg/ml in a sub-ohm tank, while lighter smokers or those with an established vaping habit often prefer 0mg to 1.5mg/ml. Sub-ohm vaping delivers far more liquid with each puff than a pod kit, so the same strength feels stronger than you might expect, and people moving from a 20mg/ml nicotine salt pod should not assume they need the highest strength available. Starting too high commonly causes a harsh throat hit, light-headedness or nausea, and that is a sign to drop down a step.

These shots are normally freebase nicotine, which feels sharper than the smooth nicotine salts used in pod kits and disposables. That is another reason most people settle at the lower end of the range for sub-ohm use.

This is general information rather than medical advice. If you are using vaping to stop smoking, local NHS stop smoking services can offer free support alongside your vape and can help you plan a step-down in strength over time.

Who Yeti Apricot Watermelon is for

This is a fruit shortfill built for refillable sub-ohm and high-VG compatible kits. It suits some vapers very well and others not at all, so here is a plain view of both groups.

It is a good fit if you:

• already own a sub-ohm tank, mesh coil kit or refillable pod and want a cost-effective liquid to run through it
• enjoy fruit flavours and prefer a lighter, juicy profile over cream, custard or tobacco blends
• are moving from disposables to refillables, and want lower running costs after the single-use ban
• vape most days and go through enough liquid that a 100ml bottle will be used well within its freshness window
• want to control your nicotine strength rather than accept whatever a pre-filled device offers

You may want to look elsewhere if you:

• use a small, low-power pod kit with tight coils that are not rated for high-VG liquid
• want a strong menthol or ice finish, because this product does not advertise one
• need a nicotine strength above about 3mg/ml, which a 120ml bottle cannot accommodate
• dislike sweet liquids, or find fruit profiles cloying
• vape only occasionally, in which case a 10ml bottle is less likely to go stale before you finish it
• have never smoked and are not already using nicotine; vaping is for adult smokers looking for an alternative, not for non-smokers

There are also practical considerations. A shortfill needs a little preparation, with nicotine shots to buy, a clean tank to fill and a minute or two to mix, which is more effort than clicking a pod into place. People who want zero fuss may prefer a pre-filled pod system, while people who want lower costs and more control usually find the extra step worthwhile within the first bottle.

Finally, remember that this product is sold to adults only. Keep bottles and nicotine shots out of reach of children and pets, as liquid nicotine is hazardous if swallowed or spilled on skin.

How to use: from bottle to first puff

If you have not used a shortfill before, the process is straightforward. Follow these steps in order and you will avoid the common mistakes.

• Step 1, check the seal and label: make sure the tamper-evident ring is intact and that the label matches what you ordered.
• Step 2, decide on strength: use the nicotine guidance above to choose between no shots, one shot or two.
• Step 3, add shots: unscrew the cap of the 120ml bottle and squeeze in your shots. The bottle has a nozzle designed to take the neck of a standard 10ml bottle. Replace the cap firmly.
• Step 4, mix: shake the bottle for a minute or so until the shots are fully blended. Wash your hands afterwards, as nicotine liquid can be absorbed through the skin.
• Step 5, optional steep: some people leave the bottle in a cool, dark place for 24 hours so the flavour settles. It is not essential, but a shortfill can taste slightly more rounded after a rest.
• Step 6, fill the tank: follow your tank instructions, avoid covering the central airflow tube, and never fill past the maximum line.
• Step 7, prime the coil: wait five to ten minutes, take a few dry-free puffs without firing, and then start at the lower end of the coil's wattage range.
• Step 8, adjust: raise the power in small steps until the flavour and warmth feel right for you.

When you vape, take slow, steady draws of two to four seconds rather than short bursts. Pause for around 20 to 30 seconds between puffs to let the wick re-saturate. Chain vaping, where you take puff after puff without a break, is the fastest way to dry out a coil and get a burnt taste.

Store the bottle upright, with the cap tight, away from heat and sunlight. Keep nicotine shots in their original packaging, out of children's reach. When you change flavours, empty the tank, rinse the parts with warm water, dry them fully and fit a fresh coil, so you are not tasting leftover apricot and melon in your next liquid.

If you ever spill liquid on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If a child or pet swallows any, seek urgent medical or veterinary help straight away.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a shortfill trace back to the coil, the power setting or how the tank was filled, rather than the liquid. Here are the most common ones and the usual fixes.

• Burnt or scorched taste: the coil is either not fully primed or has reached the end of its life. Replace it, prime it for five to ten minutes and start at lower power.
• Flavour seems weak: check that the coil is fresh, drop the wattage by 5W to 10W, and open the airflow slightly. If you added two nicotine shots, remember the flavour is about 17 per cent more dilute than the unshot bottle.
• Gurgling or spitting: this is condensation or over-filling. Tip the tank, wipe the airflow, and fill a little below the maximum line.
• Leaking from the tank: check that the seals are seated, that the base is tightened and that you have not over-filled. Warm pockets and changes in pressure on journeys can also push liquid through the airflow.
• Dry hits: the wick is not getting enough liquid. Check the fill level, make sure the fill ports are fully open, and lower the power. If you are using a small pod, the liquid may be too thick for it, so check the manufacturer's VG guidance.
• Throat feels harsh: the nicotine strength may be too high, or the wattage may be too high for the coil. Try a lower strength or lower power.
• Liquid seems thick: high-VG liquids thicken in cold rooms. Let the bottle sit at room temperature for a short while before you fill, and make sure your coil has wicking holes large enough for the liquid.
• Taste is muddy after a few days: sweeteners build up on the coil. Change the coil and rinse the tank.
• Device will not fire: check the battery charge, the connection between tank and mod, and that the device is switched on.

If your problem is a battery that swells, overheats or smells of burning, stop using it at once, take it out of the device and put it somewhere safe and non-flammable such as outdoors on a hard surface. Do not charge or use it again and take it to a battery drop-off point.

If you have tried these steps and think the liquid itself is at fault, keep the bottle, note the batch number on the label and contact the retailer. A photo of the label and the problem helps the team investigate more quickly.

Value for money

Value in vaping is mostly about cost per millilitre, and this is where shortfills stand apart. The figures below are an illustration of how to work it out, not a quote, so check the current price on the product page.

Suppose a 100ml bottle is priced at around 13 pounds. That is about 13p per ml. Add two 10ml nicotine shots at roughly one pound each and you have 120ml of finished liquid for around 15 pounds, or about 12.5p per ml. Compare that with a typical 10ml nicotine salt bottle at around 3.50 pounds, which is 35p per ml, and the saving is clear, particularly for people who use several millilitres a day.

Coils are the other running cost. A pack of mesh coils commonly costs somewhere around 8 to 12 pounds for five, which comes to roughly two pounds per coil. If you change a coil every one to two weeks, that is about 1 to 2 pounds a week on top of liquid. A moderate vaper using 4ml a day goes through about 120ml a month, so a rough monthly total is one 120ml batch of shortfill plus two to four coils, which many people find lands in the region of 20 to 25 pounds. Your own total will vary with price, power and habit.

Several things protect that value:

• use fresh coils at the right time, so liquid is not wasted on a burnt wick
• keep the bottle tightly capped and out of the sun, so a large bottle does not degrade before you finish it
• start at lower wattage, which both extends the life of the bottle and the coil
• buy a size that matches your usage, because a 100ml bottle is good value for daily vapers but less so for occasional ones

Be honest with yourself about volume. A 100ml bottle only saves money if you finish it within a reasonable window. For a light user, the saving can disappear if the last third of the bottle sits for months and loses its sparkle. In that case, a 50ml shortfill or two 10ml bottles may serve better, even though the cost per ml is higher.

Single-use vapes are no longer a comparison point, as they cannot legally be sold in the UK, but when they were available the equivalent liquid cost was several times higher per ml. Moving to a refillable system with a shortfill is, for most people, the cheaper route by a wide margin.

How it compares with similar liquids

Fair comparisons are only useful if they include the cases where another product is a better fit, so here is an even-handed look at where this liquid sits.

Against other 100ml fruit shortfills. Brands such as Dr. Frost, Doozy Vape Co and Hayati all run 100ml fruit ranges, and several of those lean towards cooling blends or candy-style flavours. If you want an icy finish or a very sweet profile, those ranges may suit you better. This liquid is a quieter, juicier fruit blend with no advertised cooling note, so it is a better match for people who find ice-heavy liquids too sharp. The wider point is that all of these products are made to similar standards and priced in a similar band, so flavour preference should drive the decision more than the brand name.

Against nicotine salt 10ml bottles. Nicotine salts are designed for low-power pod kits and deliver a smoother hit at 10mg/ml to 20mg/ml. They suit people who want a discreet, small device and a strong nicotine hit. They cost much more per ml and are not intended for sub-ohm tanks. A shortfill like this is the better option if you want bigger vapour, lower nicotine and lower running costs, but a salt is the better option if you want a pocketable pod and a stronger hit.

Against pre-filled pods. Closed pod systems are convenient and need no mixing, and for some people that simplicity is worth the extra cost. The downside is a locked-in flavour and strength, and pods that are thrown away or recycled after a few days. A shortfill gives more choice and a lower price, but it asks for more effort.

Against disposables. Single-use vapes were capped at the same 20mg/ml nicotine limit as everything else, but they are now banned from sale in the UK, so there is no longer a like-for-like comparison. What can be said is that a refillable device with a shortfill generates far less waste, as you reuse the tank and mod and only replace coils and liquid.

Against other apricot or melon blends. Single-fruit liquids such as plain watermelon give a cleaner, more one-note flavour, while multi-fruit blends with berries or citrus can be busier. An apricot and watermelon pairing sits between the two, with enough complexity to avoid boredom without becoming crowded.

Where this liquid is weaker is in range of strength, because the 120ml bottle limits you to about 3mg/ml, and in intensity of cooling. Where it is stronger is in value per ml and in a gentle, easy-to-vape flavour. Honest summary: it is a sensible mid-priced fruit shortfill for people with the right hardware, not a cure-all for every vaper.