The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 13: Campaign not one he planned for bubbly liqueur a true icon blended

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A clue to Christmas Cocktails (Right & Left).
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Comments on the clue
1.Surface sounds strange
2.Campaign and champagne are etymologically linked and similar words, so first anagram's not ideal for me
3.Surface doesn’t come across well 13