SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Revenues (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Segment information
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Number of operating segments | segment	3
Total Net Sales	$ 945,991	$ 850,921
Operating income	311,461	279,915
Income before tax	314,203	281,720
Recognition of deferred revenue	14,200	11,200
Corporate and unallocated
Segment information
Operating income	(78,021)	(65,360)
Income before tax	(75,292)	(63,798)
Monster Energy Drinks
Segment information
Total Net Sales	870,384	780,505
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
Segment information
Total Net Sales	870,384	780,505
Operating income	342,999	301,702
Income before tax	343,016	301,964
Recognition of deferred revenue	14,200	11,200
Distribution Agreements Termination Cost	10,700	7,000
Strategic Brands
Segment information
Total Net Sales	70,286	65,759
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
Segment information
Total Net Sales	70,286	65,759
Operating income	45,581	42,602
Income before tax	45,577	42,583
Other
Segment information
Total Net Sales	5,321	4,657
Other | Operating segment
Segment information
Total Net Sales	5,321	4,657
Operating income	902	971
Income before tax	$ 902	$ 971