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"chocolate syrup".
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Combine the sugar, water, and cocoa in a medium sauce pan.
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Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a rapid boil.
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Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool.
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Once cool stir in the vanilla.
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"custard base".
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Start by heating the half and half in the microwave.
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Heat for 2 minutes, then stir.
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Check the temperature with a thermometer.
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Heat for 30 seconds, then stir.
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Check the temperature again.
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Continue heating for thirty second increments until the half and half reaches 170 degrees.
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Place the eggs and yolks in a blender.
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Blend on the slowest setting until thoroughly mixed.
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Again, set the blender to the slowest setting and slowly add the sugar, honey, salt, and heated half and half.
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Heat the mix in thirty second increments until it again reaches 170 degrees.
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Set aside to cool.
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Once the chocolate and custard have both cooled to room temperature, put them in the fridge to chill for one hour.
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Pour the chocolate, custard, and whipping cream into your ice cream maker.
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Freeze according to the ice cream makers directions.