SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	$ 14,870	$ 13,991
Corporate and unallocated
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	1,954	2,097
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	9,798	8,809
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	1,963	1,926
Other | Operating segment
Segment information
Depreciation and amortization	$ 1,155	$ 1,159