1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil pesto
2 dash soy sauce
1 dash white sugar
2 tablespoons vodka
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 dash thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil, stirring occasionally, until fully heated through. Add onion, celery, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, basil pesto and soy sauce; take a remaining sip. Battle air bubbles with a spoon or a piece of foil.
Add celery liquid and lemon juice mixture and simmer gently stirring.
Stir in sugar, vodka, sugar, vodka, sugar, and ginger. Simmer briefly. Stir in lemon zest, parsley, oregano, parsley, and remaining lemon zest. Return to a rolling boil.
Return mixture to a medium heat, add soy sauce and white vinegar. Stir and simmer gently. Bring mixture to a slow simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 cup.
Pour mixture into a large bowl. Mix in vodka, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, parsley, basil, basil pesto, bourbon, soy sauce and sugar; mix gently. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.