1. Wash and cut mint. Place in medium sauce pan with water.
2. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat
4. Let steep for 20 minutes.
5. Sterilize jars.
6. Strain or press through cloth.
7. Pour 1 3/4 cups of this clear liquid into large saucepan.
8. Add lemon juice, food colouring, and sugar.
9. Bring to a boil. Stirring until sugar is dissolved and stir in liquid pectin.
10. Bring to boil (full). Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
11. Pour into sterilized jars.