Gather all your ingredients: garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper.
Peel and finely chop the garlic.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped garlic with olive oil.
Add the lemon juice to the mixture.
Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
Gradually add water to achieve your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Let the sauce sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve the garlic sauce in a bowl or jar.