GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			$ 1,279,715
Acquisitions			3,928
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 1,283,643		1,283,643
Amortizing intangibles	71,213		71,213		$ 35,263
Accumulated amortization	(8,612)		(8,612)		(3,899)
Amortizing intangibles, net	62,601		62,601		31,364
Non-amortizing intangibles	1,019,550		1,019,550		396,622
Intangible, net	1,082,151		1,082,151		$ 427,986
Amortization expense	2,900	$ 300	$ 4,600	$ 300
Minimum
Goodwill
Useful life of intangible assets			5 years	5 years
Maximum
Goodwill
Useful life of intangible assets			7 years	7 years
Monster Energy Drinks
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			$ 641,716
Acquisitions			3,928
Goodwill, Ending Balance	645,644		645,644
Strategic Brands
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			637,999
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 637,999		$ 637,999