My answer to "what is the correct way to make the Nescafe Ice Java?" is ...
"Whatever way you like is the correct way." That may sound trite but it's true.
It has been years since i discovered & began enjoying the three flavors - - Mocha, Vanilla and Coffee (aka: Cappuccino) of Ice Java in a variety of ways (try it on ice cream). Originally, Ice Java x 3 was on the shelves of the grocery stores that I most frequent. Alas, only one of them now carries any Nescafe Ice Java and they (Wal Mart) only sell the Chocolate Mocha flavor.
I ordered the Coffee flavor from
My Brands for about a year until they could no longer get it either. Apparently, Nestle discontinued the other flavors and only makes the Nescafe Ice Java Chocolate Mocha flavor now.
However, I was doing some other research and found 4 bottles of the Cappuccino on eBay for "27.99 Buy Now" - - if you are interested in paying over 7 dollars a bottle of likely the last bottles available. I would ask for the expiration date on the bottle as well as the shipping costs if I was ordering them.
Here's my current method for making my Ice Java drink - - I've used & enjoyed several "recipes":
1. Remove the bottle of opened "Ice Java" from the refrigerator and allow it to set on the counter for 15-30 minutes. This makes the syrup easier to mix within the bottle before using.
2. Vigorously shake "Silk Soy Milk (Plain flavor)" in its container. Then, pour 16 - 18 ounces of the cold, soy milk into a 20 oz drinking glass.
3. Vigourously shake the Ice Java syrup. Then, squeeze the syrup directly into the glass of soy milk. Continue squeezing until there is approximately .75" to 1" (your call) of syrup on the bottom of the 20 oz. glass. This is easier than measuring & pouring 3-6 tablespoons of the syrup.
4. Stir the syrup & soy milk with a tall spoon until it is thoroughly mixed.
5. Enjoy immediately or keep the drink cool until ready to consume.
If the milk comes from the refrigerator or the drink is kept cold in a cooler with ice, then I find the added ice unnecessary. Ice gets in the way of the flavors and can dilute the drink if it is not downed immediatley.
I find the plain soy milk (by Silk) highly preferable to regular milk (1%, 2% or skim) for the purposes of this coffee drink and my cold cereals.
I do miss the plain coffee flavor (later named: cappuccino) of the Ice Java syrup and find the mocha flavor unnecessary. If I wanted chocolate in my coffee, I could do that myself and would likely melt a good, dark chocolate for that purpose.
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If I am in need of some major Java flavor, I will:
1. Add one 6.5 oz. can of Starbucks double espresso to the 20 oz glass.
2. Add 10 to 12 oz of the plain Silk soy milk.
3. Add Ice Java syrup (0.5" to .75" on the bottom) and then stir.
Starbucks uses lowfat milk and cream. Their coffee and cow's milk blend works well with the soy milk. Yum.
I've also tried making my own syrup. It takes a lot of time to brew and re-brew the coffee. Although, I used Splenda, exclusively, as the sweetner. Maybe Nescafe will bring back the Cappuccino / Coffee flavor someday.
Good Luck with your Java recipes and Enjoy.