<h3>Rudolph On Acid</h3><h4>Description</h4>Rudolph on Acid - My Christmas gift to the mixing community.

This is not a remix/clone of SMAX - Pony On Acid, it is however, inspired by that profile . I've been working for some time to clone Pony on Acid, and I've gotten close but it's not ready for release.  I did however,  want to release my version of what I imagined this profile could be. 

SMAX describes Pony On Acid as "A blend of magical berries laced with a euphoric strawberry glaze." The images SMAX uses to describe this profile includes, strawberries, pineapple, and raspberries atop a light, fluffy cream, and that truly describes what I taste in the original.  However, there are some off notes in the original that I get.  There is a "hairspray" or "floral" note that is very off-putting and the "cream" layer seems a bit thin.  So, I decided to use the profile as a guide but approach it differently.  

To me, the cream needed to be fuller, and have more of a mouth-feel.  I decided to go with a custard, but not a very "eggy" custard.  FA Custard Premium was just right for this.  If you're in the USA, you'll probably have a hard time finding this flavoring because FA North America doesn't want it sold in the USA.  But DIY-ers can still purchase it through www.chefsflavours.co.uk .  

In the original, I could definitely taste a marshmallow and it fit very well with the profile, so I stayed with that note and used FA Marshmallow at 2%.

The original's description states it is "laced with a euphoric strawberry glaze".  You can simulate a "Strawberry Glaze"  in many different ways.  You use CAP Sweet Strawberry in conjunction with another strawberry and maybe add TPA Sweet Raspberry, and I actually did use that in some of my versions.  However, I think the TPA Sweet Raspberry was what was giving the mix a "Hairspray" off note.  I decided not to add a raspberry note and by doing so, eliminated the off note.  Also, to keep with the profile and to consolidate the recipe as much as I could, I used only one strawberry, JF Strawberry Sweet.  It has a nice "cooked" strawberry note much like a strawberry glaze.

The original's description doesn't mention anything about a pineapple.  However, in all of the images SMAX uses to describe the profile, they show pineapple with the strawberries and in the original I definitely get a pineapple note.  They are probably using CAP Golden Pineapple but in my mix it seemed a bit weak even at 1.5%.  I decided I wanted a more distinct pineapple and TPA was the obvious choice, but you have to be careful with it because it can be harsh over .5% and can take over a mix.  So I used it very low at only .25%.

I added Super Sweet at .5% to lift everything up make it more vivid.  If that's too much, you can always reduce it to your liking.
 
I do believe this mix stays true to the profile while expressing my own preferences.  Anyone who enjoys Pony On Acid, I hope, will enjoy this as well.  Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This can be a shake and vape but it's best to steep it for 2-5 days.
I hope you will mix, comment, and or rate, it make us all better mixers. :)
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Visit https://freedomtomix.com/ for resources and information on DIY mixing! <h4>Recipe</h4>CAP Super Sweet &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>0.5%</strong>FA Custard Premium &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>1%</strong>FA Marshmallow &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>2%</strong>JF Strawberry Sweet &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>2%</strong>TPA Pineapple &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>0.25%</strong><p>Total Flavor: <strong>5.75%</strong></p>