I originally bought the 3 variety "Coffee Syrup Sample Pack" sold on here for $25 that comes with 1 bottle each of Autocrat, Eclipse & Coffee Time coffee syrups. While I agree that these are all amazing when mixed with milk for a drink, I was searching for the best one for making homemade coffee ice cream & the Autocrat brand is definitely the winner (plus as an added perk, it comes in a 32 fl oz bottle, while the other two brands are in 16 fl oz bottles)!I have now switched to ordering the 2 pack of 32 fl oz Autocrat syrup for $20 & can make 8 batches of ice cream with each bottle (approx. 1.5 qt batch size, using a Cuisinart ICE-30BC automatic ice cream maker). Definitely recommend trying in your homemade coffee ice cream & here is the recipe that I use:Coffee Ice Cream (Philadelphia Style aka no egg yolks)INGREDIENTS:2 C half & half1 C heavy whipping cream1/2 C Autocrat brand coffee syrup1/4 C granulated white sugar1 Tbl pure vanilla extract (I sometimes use 1 Tbl. Neilsen-Massey vanilla bean paste instead)1/8 tsp kosher or sea salt4 tsp espresso powder or fine ground instant espresso1 Tbl *good* vodka (I use unflavored Belvedere) - you don't taste the alcohol, but it helps prevent the ice cream from freezing too hard & gives it a better final texture**follow the instructions on your ice cream maker & if you are using a model with a frozen bowl, make sure it is ready before you start mixing the ingredients!**Step 1 - mix all ingredients except espresso powder & vodka in a large measuring cupStep 2 - add espresso powder 1 tsp at a time, whisking while you add it (otherwise you can end up with clumps)Step 3 - stir in vodkaStep 4 - pour mixture into ice cream maker (make sure you turn the machine on BEFORE you add the liquid) & run the machine for approx 20-30 minutes (depends on how cold your bowl is & the type of machine you are using)The ice cream will be a soft-serve consistency when it is done. I recommend letting it "ripen" in the freezer for 12-24 hours before you eat it, which will give it a much firmer consistency.