The present invention provides a solvent for electronic cigarette liquid, comprising sorbitol. In the present invention, sorbitol is used as the solvent for electronic cigarette liquid. The electronic cigarette liquid which is prepared with the solvent for electronic cigarette liquid provided by the present invention is not greasy and free of miscellaneous taste, and therefore provides relatively higher comfort level during smoking. Further, the electronic cigarette liquid provided by the present invention may further comprise one or more of propylene glycol, glycerol, and mannitol. Due to the effects of propylene glycol, glycerol and mannitol, the sorbitol makes the electronic cigarette liquid which is prepared with the solvent for electronic cigarette liquid provided by the present invention generate a relatively greater amount of smoke, improve the experience of the smoker, and provide a thick and full experience, a smooth mouthfeel without any miscellaneous taste, and a relatively higher comfort level during smoking. Furthermore, all the components in the solvent for electronic cigarette liquid provided by the present invention are of food grade, and are harmless to the body of the smoker.