| Cover | Feb. 27, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 27, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-18761 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Monster Beverage Corporation |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000865752 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-1809393 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Monster Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Corona |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92879 |
| City Area Code | 951 |
| Local Phone Number | 739 - 6200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | MNST |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
