Best 50/50 E-Liquids for MTL Vaping 2026

VS Fifty-Fifty

Vape Superstore's own Fifty-Fifty line isn't trying to blow anyone's socks off with ‘out there’ flavours, but that's what makes it so appealing, though you will hopefully forgive our obvious bias. We did create something pretty special here, though.

Throughout the range, you get eleven honest 50/50 e-liquids built around the staples that people actually want to buy without hesitation, such as a sharp Ice Menthol, a proper Straight Tobacco, or Watermelon Strawberry Apple for those who want fruit, and much more.

Being freebase, it runs the full 3mg to 18mg spectrum, so there is definite room to temper the nicotine down over time. Because sometimes the sensible pick is just the sensible pick. A no-brainer, as they say across the pond.

Vampire Vape 50/50

If you were vaping ten years ago, you will probably already know Vampire Vape. As one of the UK's staple e-liquid makers for well over a decade, their 50/50 range contains some pretty interesting flavours. There is a proper depth to them, too, from sharp fruits to menthols to a few oddities you won't find elsewhere.

The two everyone knows are Heisenberg and Pinkman, with the former being the cold, berry-ish one with a hint of aniseed that doesn't taste like anything else, and the latter being a sweeter, mixed-fruit number for anyone who finds Heisenberg a bit strange.

Beyond the famous pair you also get a proper Black Jack, an All Day Grape, a straight Ice Menthol, and more. They all come in the full 0mg to 18mg freebase spread, so a light MTL kit will take it happily. Not the cheapest option here, but you are paying for recipes that have earned a reputation.

Double Drip 50/50

Double Drip is a nice option for when you fancy something that tastes like dessert (pretty much anytime, then). The range leans hard into bakery and sweet flavoured territory, and the flagship Cherry Bakewell is exactly what it says: almond pastry, cherry jam, the lot.

Lemon Sherbet brings a proper fizzy tang, and there's a run of sherbet blends behind it which are fairly popular. It's all 50/50 freebase across the usual 3mg to 18mg strengths, so it's great with a basic MTL kit.

Possibly not the range for vape purists who want their fruit nice and clean, but then, that's rather the whole point.

88Vape 50/50

88Vape has been the budget name in this game for years, and the 50/50 range is exactly what you might expect, but while they are budget by name, they are definitely not budget by nature. Yes, they are no frills, no fuss, but they really hit the spot.

The flavours keep it simple, with a proper Rolling Leaf tobacco and a sharp Menthol Chill available for anyone who has just put the cigarettes down, while fruits like Strawberry and Watermelon Ice fill out the rest. The strengths run in an odd range, from 1mg right up to 16mg, but there is a tier for most people, either way.

It won't win awards anytime soon, but at this price, who cares? It does exactly what you need it to do, albeit without the bells and whistles of other 50/50 e-liquid brands.

Pocket Fuel 50/50

Pocket Fuel is mixed in the UK and keeps its 50/50 range simple. You get mostly classic tobacco, mint and straightforward fruit flavours rather than busy multi-fruit blends.

Tobacco vapers have three to choose from. Original Tobacco is earthy and a little smoky, Golden Tobacco is woodier with a spiced finish, and Rolling Tobacco is the fullest of the three. Cool Spearmint pairs an icy menthol inhale with a sweet spearmint exhale. Fruit Bomb mixes juicy berries with aniseed and menthol.

These use freebase nicotine in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg, so expect a firmer throat hit than nic salt at the higher strengths. That makes them a good match for a mouth-to-lung pod kit or tank. If you'd rather have a proper tobacco or mint than a four-fruit mix, start here.

What to Know About 50/50 E-Liquids Before You Buy

Choosing 50 50 e-liquids is pretty simple, just as you might expect. But the single most important thing to get right is the device. A 50/50 e-liquid is a thin, high-PG mix, and it is built for the modest coils you find in refillable MTL pod kits and vape starter kits, generally around 0.6-0.8ohm and higher.

Put it in a sub-ohm, high-wattage tank and you will get a harsh, scratchy hit and burn through liquid at an alarming rate. It is the wrong tool for cloud-chasing, if that's what you are looking for.

Within 50 50 vape juice you have two nicotine types to choose between. Freebase covers the familiar 3mg to 18mg tier and suits a gradual step-down, while nic salt comes in smoother, faster-hitting 5mg, 10mg and 20mg strengths for a heavier past habit.

One final quick thing is to avoid mixing salt and freebase in the same tank. They sit on different pH bases, so combining them can muddy the flavour and upset how the coil performs. Finish one, then switch.

For a more detailed explanation of PG/VG, read our Guide to E-Liquid Ratios.

Best Devices for 50/50 E-Liquids

You have presumably got a vape already, or you would not be choosing juice for it. It's worth ensuring you have the right sort, though, because plenty of kits will easily ruin even the best 50/50 e liquid, if not strictly compatible.

Refillable MTL pod kits are the obvious starting point, as they are small, simple, and designed around exactly this kind of juice. MTL tanks give you a little more control and last longer between coil changes, if you would rather a proper kit than a pocket pod. But the humble, bog standard vape pen is the simplest way in, with no settings to worry about and a draw that mimics a cigarette.

The truth is that any of the three will do the job, provided the coil sits at the higher-resistance end. Either way, our starter kits for switchers collection is a great place to begin, if you are new to this.

Bottom Line

Again, there is no such thing as ‘the best 50/50 e liquid in the UK’, because it depends entirely on who is buying it.

If price is your first concern, it's hard to argue against the VS Fifty-Fifty price. If you want the classic British flavours that built the category, Vampire Vape has a fun, interesting catalogue.  

Once you have a sense of what you are after, feel free to browse our 50/50 e-liquid range and experiment a little - the multi buy deals make a splurge pretty affordable, especially with our free next day delivery offer.