instead of a water base try coffee. 8 oz coffee 1tbs chocolate syrup
Old, old thread I know but I was wondering if I'd read this.
Tobacco is outrageously expensive here so black-market 'chop-chop' is very popular.
It is sold bone dry & needs to be brought back to case (Did I say that right?)
My local tobacconist showed me his. He had used water only & it already smelled of mould.
This can cause lung infections off course so I advised him to ask the supplier how to do it properly (I had no clue)
Next time I saw him he proudly showed me his latest effort. It smelt exactly like a good quality tobacco. Tasted like one too.
The ingredients in the recipe he was given was simply water, vinegar & coffee. Even once told, I could not detect either smell.
The vinegar acts as a preservative I think.
I've been meaning to get the recipe. I'll ask next time I see him & share here if anyone's interested.