The best replacement for cheesecloth is muslin.

The best alternatives to cheesecloth are rated as following:
★★★★★  muslin
★★★★★  gauze
★★★★  coffee filter
★★★★  strainer
★★★  nut milk bag
★★  butter muslin
★★  cheesecloth
★  sieve
★  flour sack
★  tack cloth
★  paper towel
  pastry cloth
  coffee filters

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