A happy hour with colleagues is always a good time. An impromptu cocktail is just as enjoyable. A family Christmas aperitif is perfect.
These occasions are ideal for serving delicious appetizer bites. It’s no wonder that more and more Quebecers are looking for ideas for appetizer bites, cold mini bites, festive nibbles, or simple and quick appetizer recipes.
At Cool&Simple, we love making life easier for you. Our products are designed to impress effortlessly: ready-to-serve, tasty, creative bites perfect for any holiday table.
Here are 15 appetizer ideas perfect for a happy hour, a light cocktail, or a festive evening.
Promise: everything is simple, delicious, and impressive.
Appetizer Bites for a Successful Happy Hour
When an after-work aperitif is impromptu, you want quick, simple, crowd-pleasing bites. Here are our top ideas for a stress-free happy hour — perfect if you’re looking for appetizer recipes or cocktail bite ideas.
Gourmet Mini Burgers & 3 Holiday Recipe Ideas
You can’t go wrong with mini burgers! Here are three tasty versions specially created for your gatherings:
Mini BBQ Marinated Tofu Burger: Tofu marinated in lightly smoked BBQ sauce, light mayo, and crunchy salad — a tasty vegetarian option.
Mini Veal Meatball, Mozzarella & Aioli Burger: A comforting and indulgent bite, perfect for a happy hour.
Mini Pulled Pork & Spicy Guacamole Burger: Juicy pulled pork, punchy guacamole, and lime — a classic festive appetizer.
Comté Cheese Gougères — Light and Elegant
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, our Comté gougères warm up in just a few minutes. Perfect for welcoming guests with a hot, elegant bite.
12 Crispy Appetizer Bites
A varied assortment for a platter that pleases everyone. Ideal for an impromptu cocktail when you want hot, crunchy bites.
12 Vegetable Bites — A Colourful Vegetarian Option
Light, tasty, and full of vegetables, these bites add freshness to any appetizer platter.
Cod Fritters — A Warm Classic
Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside — the cod fritters are a perfect hot bite served with a lemony mayo.
Festive Christmas Appetizer Bites
For the holidays, go all out with colourful, gourmet, and elegant bites — perfect for creating a memorable holiday table.
Platter of 32 Mini Pesto, Tomato & Ricotta Sandwiches
Soft, colourful, and fresh — these mini sandwiches are perfect when hosting multiple guests without cooking.
Smoked Salmon Amuse-Bouche — Pure Chic
A classic festive bite, ready to serve. The perfect balance of freshness and elegance.
12 Crispy Escargots — A French Touch
Refined puff pastry, our crispy escargots always impress. A warm, indulgent bite with a wow factor.
These bites wrapped in crisp puff pastry are perfect for a chic aperitif.
Mini Quiche Box — Simple and Comforting
Soft and tasty, the mini quiches are always a hit around the table.
Mini Holiday Tarts or 12 Petit Fours
An elegant sweet duo to complete your appetizer platter.
12 Macarons — Colourful, Delicate, and Festive
The macarons are a safe bet when you want an elegant touch on an appetizer platter.
3 Blinis Recipe Ideas for the Holidays
Perfect if you’re looking for cold appetizer recipes:
Caramelized Pear & Blue Cheese Veggie Blinis: Sweet and savoury, elegant, ideal for a chic aperitif.
Nordic Shrimp Blinis with Avocado, Paprika & Lime: Fresh, textured, and colourful.
Smoked Salmon & Lemon Cream Blinis: A classic favourite, always a hit.
You can also swap part of the cream cheese for goat cheese for a milder, creamier version.
Cold Bites for a Light Cocktail
For a standing cocktail, cold cocktail bite ideas are essential.
Salmon Tartare Verrines
Elegant, easy, ready in 10 minutes. A fresh bite always appreciated.
Homemade Cold Canapés
Tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumber, cream cheese, prosciutto…
Quick and easy bites to assemble.
Smoked Salmon Amuse-Bouche — Cold Cocktail Version
Perfect for a chic cocktail or cold buffet.
With these 15 appetizer ideas, your happy hours, cocktails, and holiday tables will be easy to organize… and always delicious!
Choose from our ready-to-serve products and enjoy an elegant, stress-free aperitif.