SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	$ 14,194	$ 11,593	$ 28,185	$ 22,775
Corporate and unallocated
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	2,121	1,725	4,217	3,418
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
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Depreciation and amortization	8,960	6,873	17,770	13,413
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
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Depreciation and amortization	1,946	1,842	3,872	3,638
Other | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	$ 1,167	$ 1,153	$ 2,326	$ 2,306