SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	$ 48,887	$ 40,845	$ 30,860
Corporate and unallocated
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	7,245	6,227	5,297
Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	48,887	40,845	30,860
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	29,591	24,048	21,464
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	7,443	7,113	3,868
Other | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	$ 4,608	$ 3,457	$ 231