Wheatley American Vodka and Sandra Lee Raise a Glass to America’s 250th Birthday With Limited-Edition Commemorative Bottle

Wheatley American Vodka and Sandra Lee Raise a Glass to America’s 250th Birthday With Limited-Edition Commemorative Bottle

TV personality and entertaining expert Sandra Lee joins the celebration with exclusive entertaining content, vodka-infused apple pie, and a state fair demonstration

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 1, 2026) — Wheatley American Vodka, produced in the heartland at the world’s most award-winning distillery, introduces its limited-time USA 250th Birthday Edition commemorative bottle, created in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, Wheatley American Vodka has partnered with renowned lifestyle expert, television personality, and American icon Sandra Lee to create a Wheatley American Vodka-infused Apple Pie recipe, inspired by a classic American dessert.

Sandra Lee’s partnership includes social media content featuring the Wheatley American Vodka-infused Apple Pie recipe to celebrate America’s 250th. She also created a semi-homemade Apple Dump Cake recipe using Wheatley American Vodka-infused apples. Sandra crafted two signature apple cocktails, the Apple Pie Martini and the Fresh Apple Martini, with Wheatley American Vodka as the perfect pairing.

“America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation celebration,” said Sandra Lee. “I’m excited to partner with Wheatley American Vodka to help families and friends create memorable moments over food and drinks inspired by the classic American tradition of backyard BBQs.”

The campaign will continue throughout the summer into early fall, including an appearance by Sandra Lee during her state fair tour, where she will share her Wheatley American Vodka-infused Apple Pie recipe and signature Wheatley American Vodka take-home gifts.

Wheatley’s USA 250th Birthday Edition bottle celebrates the timeless American traditions that bring family and friends together—from backyard barbecues and Fourth of July celebrations to sharing a slice of apple pie and raising a toast. Available for a limited time throughout the summer, this commemorative release is an invitation to celebrate the people, places, and traditions that make America special and to raise a glass to the moments that bring us together.

Like all Wheatley American Vodka, the spirit is distilled 10 times and triple-filtered for an ultra-smooth result with a delicately soft and crisp taste. In addition to mixing effortlessly with apple pie flavors, Wheatley American Vodka is also easy to enjoy in simple mixed drinks like vodka sodas, vodka lemonades, and American mules.

“Sandra’s passion for bringing people together makes her the perfect partner as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary,” said David Binder, Senior Brand Director, Wheatley American Vodka. “This momentous milestone inspired our limited-time USA 250th Birthday Edition bottle, and we’re honored to be part of the backyard barbecues, summer celebrations, and memorable moments that bring people together all season long.”

The USA 250th Birthday Edition Wheatley American Vodka bottle is available now for a limited time nationwide through Sazerac’s United States distributor network, which will ship to select retailers, bars, and restaurants as of June 2026 at a suggested retail price of $16.99; state taxes will vary per market. It’s also available for delivery in select markets via DoorDash and Instacart.

For recipes, entertaining inspiration, and more information about the America 250 celebration, visit Wheatley American Vodka’s website and follow @WheatleyVodka on social media.

About Wheatley American Vodka

Wheatley American Vodka is proudly crafted in America’s Heartland at the world’s most award-winning distillery. Distilled ten times and triple-filtered for an exceptionally smooth, clean taste, Wheatley is made with American grains and distilled by a true heartlander. Delivering high-quality American vodka that consumers are proud to drink and share, Wheatley American Vodka is easy to enjoy in simple mixed drinks like vodka sodas, vodka lemonades, and American mules. Wheatley American Vodka is rooted in moments that bring people together, like backyard BBQs, and celebrates the spirit of American craftsmanship.

About Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee is a multiple Emmy® and Gracie Award international lifestyle celebrity with an expertise in the home arts, food, crafts, beauty, fashion, products, and sponsor/product integration. This iconic go-to expert is a New York Times and Amazon best-selling author of 27 books. Sandra built her companies and product lines with a global perspective. During her inspiring career, Sandra has changed the trajectory of homemakers everywhere, making life easier and better with her signature brand inclusion style and usable, no-nonsense philosophy. Sandra is a much sought-after keynote speaker for her entrepreneurial acumen, philanthropic expertise, health & wellness influence, and creative home-arts proficiency. She is a headlining teacher throughout the world, including coveted lectures at Yale University and Harvard University.

She has created/hosted a multitude of highly rated television programs streamed and broadcast on Netflix, ABC, NBC, FOX, Roku, Discovery Family, Hallmark, HBO, STARZ, Food Network, HGTV, and The Cooking Channel. Sandra’s programs and segments air in over 190 countries worldwide. She is a favored guest on the nation’s highest-rated morning, daytime & network news programs, incl. Good Morning America, TODAY Show, FOX & Friends, etc. For her significant impact in the television food and culinary industry, Sandra’s portrait hangs in The Washington D.C. Smithsonian Museum.

With a commitment to service and philanthropy, Sandra has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, the United Nations World Food Program. Additionally, Sandra serves on the Board of Directors of the Elton John Foundation and the White House Historical Society Committee. She is one of three founding board members of the Los Angeles chapter of UNICEF, where she has also served internationally as UNICEF’s Singular Nutrition Emissary.