- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- Zest of 1 large lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil or other neutral salad oil, such as walnut
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Using a mortar and pestle, grind or crush garlic, lemon zest, and salt into a fine paste. Combine lemon juice, vinegar, water and sugar. Add to the garlic paste and then whisk in oil slowly; adjust seasoning to taste.